civics Flashcards
define Civics
the knowing/understanding of how laws and rules are made and upheld in society to benefit all citizens
Define Absolute monarch and why it’s not acceptable
the king or queen has complete control. the rule was maintained by dominance, violence, and threat. it was not acceptable because it gave no freedom of speach.
what document did king john sign
the Magna Carta
ideas in the magna Carta
limits on government
government by consent
rule of law
Justice (people get treated fairly and equally)
laws king John was guilty of breaking
he denies citizens’ right to justice
impressions citizens without a fair trial
his taxes are too high
he steals PROPERTY UNLAWFULLY
he broke his agreement on the magna carta
importance of the Magna Carta
government was not above the law.
three individuals who drafted the universal declaration of human rights.
Eleanor Roosevelt, William Hobson and doc evatt
purpose of the constitution
it directs how the country of Australia is to be run
it sets out the rules which give structure to how the country is to be governed.
settles rules in the high court
bicameral
the name given to the system which describes two houses that make up the legislature, also knows as parliament
4 roles and responsibilities of the federal government
levy taxes
regulate commerce
create federal courts
set up and maintain a military,
hierarchical structure of parliament
local
state
federal
how many people in the house of reps and who often are they elected
150 members
every 3 years
how many people in the senate and who often are they elected
76 members
half the senate is elected every three years
role of the senate and the house of reps
both examines issues in committees decide matters of national interest vote on bills examines issues in communities
who is the governor-general and what is his role?
the governor-general is David hurly and he represents the queen.
mechanisms to ensure equality and justice
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what are the different levels of government responsible for?
local-school, housing water collection
state-schools roads public transport police prison
federal-social security, industrial relations, trade, immigration, currency, defense.
define referendum
a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision
what is a double majority
by a majority of voters across the nation and a majority of voters in a majority of states—this is known as a double majority.
1967 referendom
Australians voted that Aboriginals should be counted as Australian citizens. Therefore part of the commonwealth.
conscience vote
members are not obliged by the parties to follow a party line, but vote according to their own moral, political, religious, or social beliefs.
how many people represent every state and territory
territory- 2
state-12
