How is the power of government controlled?
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Question 2 of 5
How is the power of government controlled?
How does the Australian Government prevent any one person or group from holding all governmental power?
A
By holding frequent referendums
B
By dividing power of government among Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branchesWhen law-making, law-enforcing and law-judging are held by different bodies, no one can dominate.
C
By relying on public opinion
D
By enforcing strict term limits
WhyWhen law-making, law-enforcing and law-judging are held by different bodies, no one can dominate. Source: OCB Part 3, "How is the power of government controlled?", p26.