Legislative power
3 min · 11 practice questions
Legislative power is the power to make laws. In Australia, Parliament has the power to make and change laws, and Parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people.
What Our Common Bond says
- Legislative power is the power to make laws.
- Parliament has the power to make laws in Australia.
- Parliament has the power to change laws in Australia.
- Parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people of Australia.
Common mistakes
- Confusing legislative power (making laws) with executive power (carrying them out) or judicial power (interpreting them).
- Thinking courts, police or private bodies make Australia's laws — Parliament does.
- Assuming members of Parliament are appointed rather than elected by the people.
Test yourself
One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 3, page 28 (official booklet ↗).
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