Commerce Assignment : Republican Debate.
In 1901 Australia Became a federated Nation and the structure of.
government was one of constitutional monarchy, with the queen as head of.
state.
This Discussion Text Will Cover :.
The Definition of Republic and Monarchy and will briefly outline each.
for the introduction.
What changes could be made to the constitution for a republic and.
some examples of the powers the head of state would hold.
The major arguments for and against the republic.
Since 1901 There has been a movement towards Australia becoming a.
republic.
In the "macquarie" dictionary a republic refers to a state in which .
"the supreme power resides in the body of citizens entitled to vote and.
is excercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly by them".
In reality a republic is a system of government without a monarch(a.
person that holds power by birthright).
In a Monarchy ,the head of state is a hereditary monarch who symbolises.
the nation and has all constitutional and democratic authority.
Many believe this is no longer appropriate for Australia. For example.
the head of state should be attained on merit not birthright and should.
be an Australian citizen ,who lives in Australia and knows what it is to.
be Australian.
This goal can be achieved through Australia becoming a republic. With.
our own head of state who, unambiguously,(nonevasive.
unobscure)represents Australia and can meet the queen equally.
Some changes would have to be made to make Australia a republic , things.
like the head of state's power has to be defined, in some ways the laws.
and constitution have to be changed to accomodate the change to a.
republic for things like the power to dissolve parlament and the prime.
ministers power to expel the president under special circumstances.
Although there are many models for the government under a republic.
(about eight)there are only three distinct models for the presidents.
power.
In the first He Will Have Full Political And Democratic Power having his.