The Crown (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Who represents the Crown at the federal level in Australia?
Who represents the Crown at the federal level in Australia?
Governor-General
Who advises on the appointment of the Governor-General?
Who advises on the appointment of the Governor-General?
The Prime Minister
What is royal assent?
What is royal assent?
Formal signing & approval of a bill
How often is royal assent granted in practice?
How often is royal assent granted in practice?
Normally as a matter of course
How often is the power to withhold royal assent exercised?
How often is the power to withhold royal assent exercised?
Rarely, if ever
Who comprises the Executive Council?
Who comprises the Executive Council?
PM/Premier & senior ministers
What is the Executive Council responsible for?
What is the Executive Council responsible for?
Administering & implementing the law
What does the Executive Council advise on regarding regulations?
What does the Executive Council advise on regarding regulations?
Whether to approve them
What stage of law-making does royal assent represent?
What stage of law-making does royal assent represent?
The final stage
What is the primary role of the Crown's representatives?
What is the primary role of the Crown's representatives?
Guardians of democratic processes