Part 3 • Official Syllabus
Government and the Law in Australia
Government and law.
Key Test Facts for Part 3
- Constitution.
- Referendum.
- King Charles III.
- Prime Minister.
- 3 levels of government.
- Bill.
1. Constitution
Constitution 1901.
Double Majority
Referendum double majority.
- Majority voters.
- Majority states.
2. Head of State vs Government
Monarchy.
Head of State
King Charles III.
Head of Government
Prime Minister.
3. Separation of Powers
Separation of powers.
1
Legislative (Parliament)
Legislative.
2
Executive (Government)
Executive.
3
Judiciary (Courts)
Judiciary.
4. Three Levels
3 levels.
| Level | Leader | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Federal | Prime Minister | Defense, immigration. |
| 2. State | Premier | Hospitals, schools. |
| 3. Local | Mayor | Rubbish, roads. |
5. Federal Parliament
Federal Parliament.
House of Representatives (Green)
House of Representatives.
The Senate (Red)
Senate.
Making a New Law
Bill to Act.
6. Voting & Courts
Voting
Voting.
Independent Courts & Police
Independent courts.