Australian Government Flashcards
List some federal matters
Defence, trade, immigration, currency, post, tax and welfare services
What are the three levels of government
Federal
State
Local
What is a referendum
A vote to change the laws of constitution.
Definition of government
The system of political rule and administration over a society
Democracy
A system of government by the people in which representatives are elected.
Bicameral
A parliament consisting of two houses or chambers
Unicameral
Parliaments that only have own house, not two
How many seats in the senate
76 seats
How many seats in the House of Representatives
150 seats
How many seats in the legislative council
40 seats
How many seats in the legislative assembly
88 seats
Who is the Victorian premier
Denis Napthine
Who is the Governor General
Peter Cosgrove (March)
Where is Government formed
In the lower House of Parliament. The House of Representatives with the majority 50% + 1 = 76
What is the role of the crown
To approve and pass laws and represent the queen and has the ability to dissolve government. They also can appoint session times for parliament, prorogue parliament, cause writs and grant pardons.
Who is the cabinet made up of
It is made up of ministers eg. Treasurer, environment, transport and immigration
Who is the governor of Victoria
Alex Chernov
How often are elections in state level
Every 4 years.
Constitution
The fundamental law that governs a nation or state.
Bill
A proposed law to be considered by parliament.
Representative democracy
A system where people vote for people to represent them. The idea of representation is that the public votes for some one who will represent them and put forward ideas on behalf of them.
Name some political parties
Labour Liberal Nationals Greens Independents Coalition
Wh can vote in Australia
Australian citizens 18+
Voting systems
Preferential- 50% +1
Proportional vote- you have to have majority of votes