Australian political system pt 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Electoral divisions
A
Areas containing specified number of people that can vote in an election
2
Q
political party
A
a group of people that have similar views on how a state or country should be run
3
Q
coalation
A
two more political parties that join together in attempt to win an election.
4
Q
absolute majority
A
The requirement of a candidate to win over half the votes to win the election
5
Q
prime minister
A
The leader of a political party that forms the government
6
Q
opposition
A
The second largest political party, after the government party. working to oppose government policies
7
Q
Indipendant
A
A member of parliament that is not associated with any specific party
8
Q
Bi carmeral system
A
Absalute majority
9
Q
Diversity
A
A society with a range of people from different races or cultures
