Separation of Powers
Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
Name the three branches in the division of powers.
Federal (Commonwealth), State and Territory, Local
Name the lowest court in QLD - deals with minor offences
The Magistrates Court
What is the Australian Constitution?
The Australian Constitution is the set of rules that establishes how Australia is governed
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
Name the branch who makes the laws in Australia.
Legislative/Legislature
Which level of government deals with issues such as immigration, defence and foreign affairs?
Federal government
Name the court that deals with cases such as armed robbery and civil cases over $750,000
The Supreme Court
Name the two houses in Australian Parliament?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the chemical symbol for water?
H2O
This arm of government is responsible for interpreting and applying the laws in courts.
Judiciary
Schools, hospitals and police
Where are matters to do with the Constitution heard?
The High Court
When passing a bill, how many readings are there in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
How many colours in the rainbow?
7
What is the role of the executive branch in the separation of powers?
Their role is to enforce and administer laws passed by Parliament
This tier 3 word describes the law making powers that both the state and federal governments can make laws about, such as marriage.
Concurrent powers
What is an appeal?
When a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court because there was an error in the trial or judgement.
Who gives royal assent and where does this sit on the process of a bill?
The Governor-General gives a bill royal assent before it becomes a law.
What was the main cause of the First World War? (HINT: He got shot)
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why does the separation of powers exist in Australia's system of government?
To prevent one branch from having all power and ensure there are checks and balances.
What section in the Australian Constitution states that "when a law conflicts with a Commonwealth (federal) law in an area of concurrent power, the Commonwealth has absolute authority"
S. 109
Precedence is a rule/principle established by a court decision that must be followed in future cases with similar facts.
Explain 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage with the process of a referendum?
Advantage = gives Australian citizens a say in the change upholding democracy
Disadvantage = difficult to pass meaning not much change
How many Toy Story movies are there?
4