Australian Political System Flashcards
What is a representative democracy?
citizens vote an elected member to represent them in parliament
What is a liberal democracy?
the representatives work to protect and uphold the liberties, such as freedom of speech and freedom of protest. This is to prevent one organization or person from holding too much power.
What are the four key ideas of Australian democracy?
Active and engaged citizens, an inclusive and equitable society, free franchised elections, and rule for both government and law.
What is the separation of powers?
The roles in making, changing, reviewing, and implementing the law.
What are the three parts in the separation of powers?
Parliament, Judiciary, Executive government
What is Australia’s parliamentary systems?
King, governor general, senate, house of representatives
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Federal, state, and local
What does the federal government control?
Foreign affairs, trade, immigration, currency, defence, international crime
What are the responsibilities of the state government
infrastructure, justice, education, public transport
What are the responsibilities of local councils?
garbage collection, recreational centres,
The number of people in the senate and house of representatives
Senate = 76
House of Representatives = 151
What is the federal legislative?
The house of Representatives, The senate of Victoria
What is the Judiciary
The courts
What is Parliament/legislative
All members of both houses and the governor general or governor
What is the Executive
The governor general or governor , prime minister or premier, and cabinet ministers
What does the Legislative do
The power to make lows
What does the executive do
The power to implement or administer the laws passed by Parliament
