chimera wrote on Sep 15
th, 2022 at 8:14am:
'In the U.S. government, checks and balances refers to the separation of power in the government, which is ensured through the establishment of three different branches: the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch'.
It was not illegal for Scomo to have other ministries but it would be if he appointed Bobby as Minister for Royals. And Scomo was elected so republic-style by itself won't prevent rorts. But an independent head can check on dodgy deals and use law to keep the gents honest.
Power does strange things to people.
I've seen examples in the workplace of managers
that would try to micro manage everything and become
a total nuisance to the point of delaying urgent jobs
over minor points when there were more
important things for them to worry about.
ScoMo obviously wanted to be involved in everything
and didn't trust his own team of ministers.
Power is like acid - there is almost nothing they cannot corrupt.