The Separation of Powers (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Separation of powers definition
Separation of powers definition
Divides govt authority into 3 distinct branches
Three powers in separation of powers
Three powers in separation of powers
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Section 61 - executive power vested in
Section 61 - executive power vested in
King (exercisable by Governor-General)
Who exercises executive power in practice
Who exercises executive power in practice
Prime Minister, Cabinet, govt departments
Section 1 - legislative power vested in
Section 1 - legislative power vested in
Federal parliament (Reps, Senate, G-G)
Chapter III - judicial power vested in
Chapter III - judicial power vested in
High Court & other federal courts
Which powers combined in practice in Australia
Which powers combined in practice in Australia
Executive & legislative (Westminster system)
Federal judges' retirement age
Federal judges' retirement age
Age 70
Main purpose of separation of powers
Main purpose of separation of powers
Prevents concentration of power/tyranny
Key weakness of Aus separation of powers
Key weakness of Aus separation of powers
Executive & legislative combined reduces checks