Responsible Government Requires Which of the Following

question 96

Multiple Choice

Responsible government requires which of the following?

• A) The political executive must maintain the support of the legislature.
• B) The governor general is elected in free and fair elections.
• C) The federal government always runs a balanced budget.
• D) The Crown maintains the confidence of both houses of parliament at all times.

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Definitions:

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring, influencing various aspects of an individual's physical and behavioral traits.

Determinism

The theory that all events, including human behavior, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will; some philosophers argue that this implies the absence of free will.

Free Will

The concept that humans are capable of making choices independent of external forces or predestination.

Predictable

Capable of being forecasted with a high degree of accuracy; the quality of being known before it happens.