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Who is the person empowered to assign ministerial portfolio to MPs and Senators?
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
What would you call to the person heading the opposition?
The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives is known as the Opposition. Its leader is called the Leader of the Opposition.
Who is the Supreme authority in a court?
The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in the court. Judges and magistrates are independent and no one can tell them what to decide.
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions.
Which of the following is true in regard to bribing a police officer in Australia?
It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer. It is a crime to even offer a bribe to a police officer.
Who are responsible for maintaining law and order in Australia?
The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not.
Who are responsible for protection of life and property in Australia?
The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not.
Which branch of Australian police is responsible for all the police work in the Australian Capital Territory?
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
Who is the deciding authority for any penalty that is imposed on the Law breaker for an offense?
The courts in Australia are responsible for interpreting and applying the law. They are independent of the government. The courts decide if a person has broken the law or not and decide the penalty. Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them.
After an election how is the Government formed in Australia ?
After an election, the political party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the House of Representatives forms the Australian Government. The leader of this party becomes the leader of the Australian Government, the Prime Minister.
The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives is known as the Opposition. Its leader is called the Leader of the Opposition.
Which political representatives do not belong to any particular political party?
Most members of parliament belong to political parties. Some members of parliament do not belong to any political party. They are called Independents.
Which of the following political bodies is supreme in Australia where crucial decisions are taken in the interest of Australia?
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
Which out of the following is a responsibility of the Local Governments?
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for local libraries, halls and community centres.
Which is the National Police Force of Australia?
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment.
Complete the sentence : Judges and magistrates are appointed by _________?
The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in the court. Judges and magistrates are independent and no one can tell them what to decide.
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions.
Which one is a responsibility of local governments?
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for noise and animal control.
Who is responsible for investigating crimes against federal laws?
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
Who is the final signatory for all the bills to promulgate as law?
When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law. This is called Royal Assent.
What is the name given to the political body that is formed with ministers of the most senior portfolios collectively?
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
Which of the statements is correct?
It is important for you to be familiar with the laws in Australia, because not knowing a law is no excuse for breaking it.
Which government has the controls of road and traffic rules in Australia?
State and territory governments are responsible for roads and road traffic control.
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