12.5
Exercise
Learning pathways LEVEL1 3, 4, 5
LEVEL2
LEVEL3
1, 2, 6
7, 8, 9, 10
REMEMBER AND UNDERSTAND 1. Describe the role of each of the following arms of government and provide an example of each. a. Legislative arm b. Executive arm c. Judicial arm 2. Identify three examples of the responsibilities of each of the following levels of government. a. Federal government
b. State government c. Local government 3. State which of the following is not an example of a speciýc power.
a. Postal services b. Internet services
c. Weights and measures d. Quarantine regulations 4. Determine whether the following statements are true or false. a. The Constitution supports the idea of a division of powers between the state parliaments and the federal parliament. b. The Governor-General has the power to change or repeal existing laws. 5. Select the correct options to complete the sentence. The separation of powers is a safeguard designed to allow / encourage / prevent one particular group tohold / from holding all of the members / power / seats . APPLY AND ANALYSE 6. For each of the following, state whether the role is legislative, executive or judicial. a. Members of parliament b. Government minister c. High Court judge d. The Cabinet 7. Which level of government—federal, state or local—affects people the most? Give reasons or examples to explain. 8. Describe the ways in which the executive arm is not separate from the legislative arm of government. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 9. Explain why it is signiýcant that the High Court has the power to interpret the Australian Constitution. 10. Do you think separating powers helps protect our rights and freedoms? Justify your answer. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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