The Separation of Powers (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which power involves administering laws and managing the day-to-day business of government?
Which power involves administering laws and managing the day-to-day business of government?
Executive power
Under which section is executive power vested in the Governor-General?
Under which section is executive power vested in the Governor-General?
Section 61
Who is the head of the executive in practice in Australia?
Who is the head of the executive in practice in Australia?
The Prime Minister
What three bodies comprise the federal parliament under Section 1?
What three bodies comprise the federal parliament under Section 1?
House of Reps, Senate, Governor-General
How are executive and legislative powers related in Australia's Westminster system?
How are executive and legislative powers related in Australia's Westminster system?
Combined in practice
Until what age are federal judges appointed under security of tenure provisions?
Until what age are federal judges appointed under security of tenure provisions?
Age 70
Which Chapter of the Constitution establishes judicial power?
Which Chapter of the Constitution establishes judicial power?
Chapter III
What key purpose does separating judicial power from the other branches serve?
What key purpose does separating judicial power from the other branches serve?
Ensures judicial impartiality
In 2017, what did three ministers do that breached separation of powers?
In 2017, what did three ministers do that breached separation of powers?
Criticized Victorian judiciary publicly
What is a key weakness of Australia's separation of powers?
What is a key weakness of Australia's separation of powers?
Combined executive & legislative powers