Constitutional monarchy, responsible government and a bicameral parliament

What this note covers

1. Why this topic is a fixed Q1 slot
2. Constitutional monarchy: the Crown, the Governor-General and constitutional conventions
3. Representative government: who sits in Parliament and why
4. Responsible government: ministers answerable to Parliament
5. Bicameral parliament: the House of Representatives and the Senate
6. How the five features check and balance each other
7. Answering the Q1 essay: what separates a strong response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes