Civics Flashcards
What are the key elements of a democracy
Freedom of speech, seperation of powers, free and fair elections, fair judiciary system.
what are problems papua New guinea face
widespread violence, bribery/fraud, voter intimidation, political and judiciary corruption
What are threats to Australias democracy?
Biased voting, corrupt officers, organised crime, organised voting
benefits of entering treaties
access to better trade, peace
example of bilateral treaty and multilateral treaty
multilateral : United nations
bilateral: Australia and New zealand
what does it mean to ratify treatis?
to approve and confirm the agreements.
what is peace keeping?
the keeping of peace between nations and preventing conflict
what is Australias role/involvment in Internation aid
funding to other countries, help in war, help in natural disasters
money, resources, help in war
it strengthens bonds with contries, and can strengthen military aid
when did europeans colonise australia
1788