Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
What system of government does Australia use?
- ✓Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
- ○Presidential republic
- ○Absolute monarchy
Correct answer
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy
Australia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, meaning the monarch is the head of state but power rests with elected representatives in parliament.
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