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What role does the Australian government play in our society?
The Federal Government Its areas of responsibility are stated in the Australian Constitution and include defence and foreign affairs; trade, commerce and currency; immigration; postal services, telecommunications and broadcasting; air travel; most social services and pensions.
What is a republic form of government?
A “republic” is a form of government in which the people hold power, but elect representatives to exercise that power.
What are the cons of a republic government?
Disadvantages of Republican System of Government
- Republican systems can be expensive to operate.
- Republican government works best in small communities.
- Laws made by legislature must pass through certain laid down processes without which they could not become laws.
What does it mean for Australia to become a republic?
Republicanism in Australia is a movement to change Australia’s system of government from a constitutional parliamentary monarchy to a republic, replacing the monarch of Australia (currently Elizabeth II) with a president. Republicanism was first espoused in Australia before Federation in 1901.
What are the disadvantages of this kind of government republic?
Disadvantages of Republican System of Government Republican systems can be expensive to operate. Republican government works best in small communities. Laws made by legislature must pass through certain laid down processes without which they could not become laws.
What are the disadvantages of this kind of government monarchy?
The disadvantage of a monarchy is that the people being ruled rarely have a say in who gets to be their leader. Because everything is pre-determined, a society could become stuck with an abusive individual in power for multiple decades and have little recourse to save themselves.