Government and the law in Australia
What are the three arms of the Australian federal government?
- ○The Monarchy, the Parliament, and the Courts
- ✓The Parliament, the Executive, and the Judiciary
- ○The Senate, the Cabinet, and the Governor-General
Correct answer
The Parliament, the Executive, and the Judiciary
The three arms (branches) of the Australian federal government are the Parliament (legislature), the Executive, and the Judiciary (courts). This separation of powers prevents any one group from holding all authority.
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