Why does Australia have a Governor General What are the Governor General's duties What is his or her role in making Australia's laws How is the Governor General appointed How does the Governor General represent the Queen Where does the Governor General Live Find out the answers to these questions and many more in Why Do We Have a Governor General.

Taking a fresh new approach to the subject of how Australian society is structured and governed this series explains some of the key roles in Australian civic life from that of ordinary citizens to those of Members of Parliament the Prime Minister and Governor-General. The titles explain the rights responsibilities and privileges of individuals in each social position and the relationships that exist between the Prime Minister the Governor-General Members of Parliament and private citizens. An excellent resource for civic studies the series provides a comprehensive introduction to the law-making process and insight into how the government and wider Australian society function.