When Exercising a Reserve Power, the Governor-General Ordinarily Acts in Accordance

question 38

Multiple Choice

When exercising a reserve power, the Governor-General ordinarily acts in accordance with 'conventions'.Conventions are:

• A)Rules of conduct governing behaviour in polite society.
• B)Treaties and other agreements between nations concerning matters of international importance.
• C)Established and generally accepted rules of practice.
• D)Formal directions issued by the Prime Minister.

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Definitions:

Acid Deposition

The deposition of acidic substances, in wet (rain, snow, fog) or dry (dust, smoke) form, from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, causing environmental harm.

Full-Cost Pricing

involves incorporating both the direct and indirect costs, such as environmental impacts, into the price of goods and services.

Taxing Pollution

Implementing financial charges on the release of pollutants into the environment as a means to incentivize pollution reduction.

Environmental Quality

A measure of the condition of an environment, including air, water, soil, and living organisms, often assessed to ensure sustainability and human health.