Why does the Australian Constitution divide the power of government?
- To stop one person or group from holding all the power ✓
- To reduce the number of elections held
- To make sure laws are written more quickly
- To allow the Prime Minister to overrule the courts
Why this is the answer
Splitting power keeps any single person or group from controlling everything.
This question is from: How is the power of government controlled?
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