Under the Westminster system, the separation of judicial power is more complete than the separation of the executive and legislative powers. This statement is:Question 4AnswerTrueFalse

Which of the following is wrong?Question 14Answera.The concept of the “Separation of Powers” can be largely attributed to Baron de Montesquieu.b.The “Westminster system” also fuses the judicial branch with the executive branch in terms of making laws.c.The “Westminster system” fuses the executive branch with the legislative branch to some extent, such as the Ministers of Government must first be elected members of the legislature.d.The “Westminster system” typically has a sovereign or nominal/ceremonial head of state who acts on advice from, for example, a Prime Minister.

parliamentary sovereignty interacts with the separation of powers by acknowledging the supremacy of Parliament in lawmaking while also ensuring that the executive and judicial branches provide checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power and maintain the rule of law.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?Question 2Answera.The federal government is formed by the political party or coalition of parties with the majority of seats in the lower house of parliament, the House of Representatives.b.The legislature is responsible for the execution of policy agreed to by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.c.The separation of powers is stronger between the judiciary and the other two branches of government than it is between the executive and the legislature.d.A separation of powers between the branches of government aims to promote impartial and independent decision-making, and also seeks to prevent the misuse and abuse of powers.

Which of the following is not an element of the separation of powers?1 pointLegislature (Parliament)Federal and state electionsCourts of lawOption 4

What is meant by the concept of ‘Separation of Powers’ and how is this conceptimportant to Westminster-style Constitutions in the Pacific Region?