Separation of Powers

The names of the three ‘powers’ are…

• Judiciary

• Senate

• Executive

• Parliament

• House of Representatives

What is the main purpose of the separation of powers?

• Checks and balances of the government

• To give the king and queen power

• So people know their jobs in government

Who makes and amends the law?

• Executive

• Parliament

• Judiciary

Who puts the law into action?

• Executive

• Parliament

• Judiciary

Who makes judgments about the law?

• Executive

• Parliament

• Judiciary

True or false: The Governor-General is involved in more than one ‘power’

• True

• False

Which of the following are NOT the purpose of a representative government?

• Where citizens vote to elect people who represent their interests and concerns

• To design logos that represent each political party

• To make laws that represent all citizens

• To control ALL laws made

What does the word ‘representative’ mean?

• having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role

• chosen to act and speak on behalf of a wider group

Who makes up the Parliament?

• Queen

• Governor-General

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• All of the above

The purpose of learning about the separation of powers is to understand how democracy is shaped by our constitution

• True

• False