AustraliaGovernment and the law 15 · Government and the law
Which of these people uses judicial power, the power to interpret and apply the law?
- aA federal minister
- bA judge in a courtCorrect answer
- cA public servant in a government department
- dA senator
Why?
Judicial power is held by judges in the courts. They decide what the law means and how it applies to each case.
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