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Civics & Citizenship: Australia Flashcards

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Parliamentary Government:

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A government formed from the elected members of parliament

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Bicameral Parliament:

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Two Houses or Chambers

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Makeup of the Parliament of Australia:

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Queen/Governor General + Senate + House of Representatives

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Australian Constitution 3 branches/powers:

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Legislative, Executive and Judicial

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Legislative Power:

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Parliament (The Ministry): House of Representatives & the Senate

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Executive Power:

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Governor-General

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Judicial Power

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High Court & other Federal Courts - Interpret the Constitution

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House of representatives:

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  • Lower House/People’s House - 150 seats
  • The government on the left, opposition on the right, independents/minor parties in the middle.
  • Elected every four years
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Role of the House of Representatives:

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  • Form government
  • Decide matters of national interest
  • Represent the interests of people in the electorate
  • Prepare debate & vote on bills and amendments
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The Senate:

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  • Upper House/State’s House - 76 seats
  • Same format as the lower house, with the master of the black rod and ‘president’ instead of the speaker.
  • Elected every 6 years
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Role of the senate:

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  • Decides matters of national interest.
  • Represent the interests of people in their states or territories.
  • Propose, debate & vote on bills and amendments
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State & Territory Governments:

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6 state, two territory.

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Victorian Lower House:

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  • Legislative Assembly - 88 members
  • Elected every 4 years
  • Each member represents a district (electorate)
  • Majority forms government
  • Initiates & makes laws
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Victorian Upper House:

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  • Approx 40 members.
  • Elected every 4 years
  • Represent regions of Victoria
  • 8 regions, 5 reps per region
  • House of review
  • Scrutinises legislation/checks government
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Federal Responsibilities & Services:

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Defence, trade, immigration, marriage, tax, foreign affairs, communication, environment.

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State responsibilities & services:

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Roads, education, police, health,electricity, water, agriculture, public transport, tourism.

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Local responsibilities & services:

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Local roads, parks, rubbish, libraries, street signs, pets, building regulations.

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Role of the Governor-General:

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  • Formally sign a bill that has been passed (royal assent)
  • Swears in PM & ministers
  • Ceremonial role
  • Formal position but without great power
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Prime Minister:

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  • Leader of the government
  • Elected by his/ her political party
  • Resides in the House of Representatives
  • Responsible to their ministers and electorate
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The Opposition:

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  • Political party or coalition with the second highest number of seats.
  • Question & challenge the government on all political matters.
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Opposition Leader:

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  • The most senior shadow minister
  • Key spokesperson for the opposition
  • Head of the shadow cabinet
  • Leader of the largest non-government party
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Path of a bill:

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Bill: Proposed law > 1st Reading: Introduced > 2nd Reading: Debated > 3rd Reading: Agreed/Voted on → 1st Reading in the Senate > 2nd Reading > 3rd Reading → Royal Assent: Bill approved → Act ofParliament: Becomes a law

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Minister:

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An elected member of parliament representing the government who has responsibility for a special area (‘portfolio’)

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Treasurer:

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Minister responsible for controlling the government’s finances.

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Cabinet:

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The group of government ministers who decide government policy

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Frontbencher:

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A member of parliament who is a minister/shadow minister

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Backbencher:

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A member of parliament who is not a minister/shadow minister

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Speaker:

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Senior officer presiding over the lower house in state & federal parliaments

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Independent:

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An MP who does not represent a political party

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House of Representatives voting:

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  • Preferential system (use the second preferences from the last voter until a 51% majority is reached by a candidate)
  • Green ballot paper, number 1-6
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Senate voting:

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  • Proportional voting system - getting enough votes to meet a quote.
  • 1-6 for parties or groups above the line, or 1-12 for candidates below the line.

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