The Westminster System
The origins of Australia's parliamentary system and the role of the Constitution.
Key Questions
- 1How did the British system influence Australia's government?
- 2What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution?
- 3How does the separation of powers prevent any one group from having too much control?
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