i need to find information on another federal system and compare the division of powers they use to the one that we use. What can such a comparsion tell us about our system of government?
2007-04-16 10:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Well Australia has a federal system of government.The states and territories raise thier own revenues(taxes)for whatever works public needs are required.The federal govt levies taxes on everyone and business. The fed.govt is wholly responsible for foreign policy and the military and monetary matters.The overall justice system is a federal matter(although some states have different laws)Supreme Court Justices are nominated by the law council and have to be approved by cabinet. The govt.does'nt pick the nominees.Australia follows the Westminster system.The court is separate to the state.The govt.technically has no say in judicial matters
2007-04-16 16:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it could be suggested that the system we use today is indeed a Federal system, wherein the government that is centralized holds a good deal of power. Now others might suggest we have a republican system based on the fact that we elect representatives to deal with issues of law, taxes, foreign policy etc. but the bottom line is it is all centered in Washington DC, a federal system that has been centralized.
2007-04-16 17:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by John B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋