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Part 3

The 3 powers of government

Legislative, executive and judicial — the separation of powers.

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The yarn

  • The Constitution divides the power of government between legislative, executive and judicial powers, to stop one person or group holding all the power.
  • Legislative power is the power to make laws. Parliament has it, and parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people.
  • Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, government ministers and the Governor-General.
  • Judicial power is the power to interpret and apply the law. Judges have it. Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government.