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Under the doctrine of separation of powers, legislative power is vested in?

Brett - Port Augusta, SA

What is responsible government?

Teagan - Narrandera, NSW

How have the British and US systems of government influenced the Australian government system?

Alice - Adelaide, SA

Why shouldn't the Speaker of the House be a Retired Judge or a current member of the Judiciary, appointed by the Judicial Executive.

Peter - Tweed Heads South, NSW

How do the Separation of Powers influence life in Australia?

Sefa - Baldivis, WA

Does the executive dominate decision-making in the Australian parliamentary system?

Ahmed - Brisbane, Queensland

Who is more powerful the Governor-General or the High Court? Can the Governor-General over rule the High Court?

John - Mount Ossa, QLD

What is the Judiciary and what does it do?

Eric - Westleigh, NSW

What is an example of the separation of powers in Australia?

Tori - Caroline Springs, VIC

Who protects the people from the governments over reach

Reechara - Sapphire Central, QLD

Who is the most powerful person in parliament?

Emma - Bendigo, VIC


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  • Understand our Parliament
    • Understand our Parliament
    • Parliament and its people
      • Parliament and its people
      • People in Parliament
      • Senate
      • House of Representatives
      • Government
      • Opposition
    • How Parliament works
      • How Parliament works
      • System of government
      • The Australian Constitution
      • Three levels of government
      • Parliament at work
      • Bills and laws
    • Having your say
      • Having your say
      • Elections and voting
      • Getting involved
    • History of Parliament
      • History of Parliament
      • Federation
      • History milestones
    • Parliament House
      • Parliament House
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  • Teach our Parliament
    • Teach our Parliament
    • Curriculum links
      • Curriculum links
      • Year 3
      • Year 4
      • Year 5
      • Year 6
      • Year 7
      • Year 8
      • Year 9
      • Year 10
    • Classroom activities
      • Classroom activities
      • Democratic ideas
      • Parliamentary processes and practices
      • System of government
    • Units of work
      • Units of work
      • Year 3
      • Year 4
      • Year 5
      • Year 6
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    • Education resources
      • Education resources
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    • Professional learning
      • Professional learning
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