Legislative
What is the legislative branch responsible for?
Making laws
How many houses does the legislative branch / Parliament have?
Enforcing the laws
What is the judicial branch responsible for?
Judging the law
What kind of government does Australia have?
A democracy
What are the two names of the houses?
House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
Who is the leader of the executive branch and what is their name?
Prime Minister - Anthony Albanese
What do people do in a democracy?
Vote for leaders to represent them
Which state is the Parliament House located in?
The Australian Capital Territory
What capital city is the Parliament house located in?
Canberra
What is a dictatorship?
A type of government that is ruled by one person only
What does the House of Representatives do?
Make or introduce laws
Why are there two houses in Parliament?
To check laws carefully and to make sure that everything is fair
The branches of government being separated
What does the Senate do?
Double check the laws to make sure they are fair
What is the difference between the parliament and the government?
The parliament makes the laws and the government uses them
What happens if the powers are not seperated?
One would have too much power and it would not be fair