Q1easy
What is executive power?
- AThe power to put laws into practiceCorrect
- BThe power to write the Constitution
- CThe power to decide every court case
- DThe power to vote in elections
Executive power is the power to put laws into practice.
Executive power
5 questions on executive power, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q2medium
A government department is carrying out a law after it has been made. Which type of power is being used?
- AExecutive powerCorrect
- BJudicial power
- CElectoral power
- DCeremonial power
Executive power refers to putting laws into practice, so carrying out a law is an example of executive power.
Q3hard
Which statement best explains the role of executive power in government and law in Australia?
- AIt is the power to put laws into practice after they exist.Correct
- BIt is the power to replace all laws with customs.
- CIt is the power to ignore laws when they are difficult to apply.
- DIt is the power to make court decisions the same in every case.
The fact states that executive power is the power to put laws into practice. The other options describe actions not supported by this definition.
Q4medium
A student is making a chart about executive power in Australia and needs to place the Prime Minister in the correct category. Which category should they choose?
- AThe ExecutiveCorrect
- BThe jury system
- CLocal government administration
- DThe court registry
The correct category is the Executive because the fact says the Executive includes the Prime Minister.
Q5hard
Which statement best reflects the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Executive in Australia?
- AThe Prime Minister is included in the Executive.Correct
- BThe Prime Minister is separate from the Executive.
- CThe Executive is included within the Prime Minister.
- DThe Prime Minister has no connection to the Executive.
The fact directly states that the Executive includes the Prime Minister, so the best statement is that the Prime Minister is included in the Executive.