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Separation of powers

Text Separation of powers

TLF ID M025706

The principle of the separation of powers distributes the power to govern between the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary. This fact sheet examines the role of each group and the related principle of responsible government.

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Year level

6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Constitutions Parliaments Constitutional monarchy Law Judiciary Democracy Executive power Government Governors-general Hydrofluorocarbons Separation of powers
Learning area
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Civics and citizenship

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  • Name: Education Services Australia
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  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
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  • Name: Parliamentary Education Office
  • Organization: Parliamentary Education Office
  • URL: http://www.peo.gov.au/
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  • Name: Parliamentary Education Office
  • Organization: Parliamentary Education Office
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  • URL: http://www.peo.gov.au/
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  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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