Which grouping correctly describes the three branches of government?

• A. Legislative, Executive, Judiciary
• B. Legislative, Administrative, Judicial
• C. Legislative, Executive, Administrative
• D. Parliament, Government, Court

Answer: (A)

This question tests the separation of powers: the idea that government functions are divided into three distinct branches to prevent the concentration of power. The legislative branch writes and passes laws, reflecting the will of elected representatives. The executive branch enforces those laws and runs government administration, led by the prime minister or equivalent and their ministers, with the Crown’s representative in Australia. The judiciary interprets laws, resolves disputes, and can check the other branches through judicial review.

The other options mix up roles that aren’t considered separate branches. Administrative refers to public administration or the running of government, not a separate branch. Parliament is the law-making body within the legislative branch, not the entire branch itself, and Government is the group currently in power within the executive. Court is part of the judiciary, not a separate branch on its own. So the correct trio is legislative, executive, and judiciary.