The Governor-General: roles, reserve powers, Sections 61-64, 68, 28, 57, 72 and the 1975 crisis

What this note covers

1. The office: head of state's representative and the constitutional framework
2. Roles: constitutional, ceremonial and community
3. The reserve powers
4. The 1975 crisis in detail
5. Evaluating the significance of the office today
6. Worked example: short-answer question on the Governor-General
7. Exam technique and accurate facts

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes