Separation of powers

3 questions on separation of powers, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1easy

According to the Australian Constitution, government power is divided into which three types?

  • ALegislative, executive and judicial powersCorrect
  • BFederal, state and local powers
  • CMilitary, economic and social powers
  • DElectoral, financial and community powers

The fact states that the Australian Constitution divides the power of government between legislative, executive and judicial powers.

Q2medium

A student is explaining the separation of powers in Australia. Which statement best matches the Australian Constitution?

  • AGovernment power is divided between legislative, executive and judicial powers.Correct
  • BAll government power belongs only to the courts.
  • CGovernment power is divided only between federal and local councils.
  • DThe Constitution gives all government power to the executive branch.

The fact explains that the Australian Constitution divides the power of government between legislative, executive and judicial powers. The other options do not match that division.

Q3hard

Which concept is best illustrated by the Australian Constitution dividing government power between legislative, executive and judicial powers?

  • ASeparation of powersCorrect
  • BDirect democracy
  • CCompulsory voting
  • DLocal government independence

The fact describes the division of government power into legislative, executive and judicial powers, which is the idea of separation of powers.

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