Statistics for Australian Separation of Powers

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
Is the Separation of Powers written in the constitution?	Yes	100%
Which French social commentator published the book 'The Spirit of the Laws' in 1748 about the purpose of the separation of powers?	Montesquieu	50%
Who has the final say on the Separation of Powers in Australia?	The High Court	50%
What form does the executive take in Australia?	The Prime Minister	50%
What is the purpose of the Australian Separation of Powers?	To ensure no one person has too much power	50%
CHALLENGE: What is necessary for the Separation of Powers to function correctly?	Mutual Respect	25%
What form does the judiciary take in Australia?	The Courts	25%
What form does the legislature take in Australia?	The Parliament of Australia	25%
What is the purpose of the judiciary arm of the Separation of powers?	To apply and interpret the law	25%
What is the purpose of the legislature arm of the Separation of powers?	To make laws	25%
What is the purpose of the executive arm of the Separation of powers?	To recommend New Laws	25%

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