Tuesday, 15 September 2009

Australia's Constitutional Monarchy

Australia's government became a Constitutional Monarchy directly following their independence on January 1, 1901. Their main ruler's power is now limited by their elected Prime Minister and other elected officials. This is what makes their Monarchy Constitutional.
The title gives a hyperlink to the article I found.
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4 comments:

  1. Brett17 September 2009 at 15:46

    Nicole,
    Great link! I also did a constitutional government, and i was wondering who elects the prime minister?
    Brett

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  2. Ben H17 September 2009 at 16:31

    Good Source,
    Im also wondering how australia elects their political figures. Is it a democratic system or what?

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  3. Nicole17 September 2009 at 19:50

    Great questions guys!
    Australia right now is ruled over by it's Queen, Elizabeth the Second, who has been in power since 1952. The real power is held with it's prime minister. He is actually elected by Parliament. The royal line is obviously hereditary. The people vote to decide who becomes a member of Parliament, and Parliament decides who becomes Prime Minister.

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  4. timeout.tevin21 September 2009 at 20:34

    Great job Nicole,
    you clearly show thee difference between a absolute and constitutional monarchy. My question why do you think the country chose constitutional monarchy over any other government?

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