In 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr Dismissed the Prime

question 53

Multiple Choice

In 1975, the Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed the Prime Minister Mr.Gough Whitlam.Some people argued that Kerr acted improperly in dismissing Whitlam because:

• A)It was a breach of friendship.
• B)It was consistent with the convention that a Prime Minister who cannot obtain supply should either seek a general election or be dismissed.
• C)It was in breach of the convention that a person who retains majority support in the House of Representatives is entitled to remain Prime Minister.
• D)It was not within Kerr's reserve powers to dismiss a Prime Minister.

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