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- 1. Multiple Choice
The names of the three ‘powers’ are…
Judiciary
Senate
Executive
Parliament
House of Representatives
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who makes and amends the law?
Executive
Parliament
Judiciary
- 4. Multiple Choice
Who puts the law into action?
Executive
Parliament
Judiciary
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who makes judgments about the law?
Executive
Parliament
Judiciary
- 6. Multiple Choice
True or false: The Governor-General is involved in more than one ‘power’
True
False
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who makes up the Parliament?
Queen
Governor-General
Senate
House of Representatives
All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
The purpose of learning about the separation of powers is to understand how democracy is shaped by our constitution
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of these is NOT a feature of Democracy?
Equality
Free and fair election
Freedom of speech
One person has all power
- 12. Multiple Choice
Are the 'powers' outlined in the Constitution?
Yes
No
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