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Aus constitution |
-representative democracy -constitutional monarchy -federation -Westminster system -8 chapters |
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Legislative powers |
-power to make statute laws -bicameral parliament (HoR & senate) -almost identical powers (except on money bills) -both houses directly elected (requirement of sections 7 & 24) |
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Executive power |
- carry out or execute laws through policies and implementing statutes -queen, g-g, pm & cabinet -section 61 vests power in queen and g-g. |
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Judicial power |
-power to adjudicate & make legally binding decisions -resolve disputes -arranged hierarchically -section 71 vests power into high court and other such courts as the parliament created |
