Civics Year 10 Flashcards

1
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Australias System of Government

A

A combination of different systems. Constitutional monarchy and Representative Democracy

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2
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define constitutional monarchy

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a country with a king or queen whose powers are limited by a democratic government.

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3
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define representative democracy

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a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

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4
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what system of government does indonesia have

A

presidential democratic republic

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5
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presidential democratic republic

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a form of government that combines elements of both a presidential system and a democratic republic.

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6
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separation of powers

A

legislative
executive
judicial

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7
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legislative

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Makes laws
Typically bicameral (two houses)
Lower house (e.g., House of Representatives)
Upper house (e.g., Senate)

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executive

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Enforces laws
Headed by an indirectly elected Prime Minister
Cabinet members directly voted in by the people

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judicial

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Interprets laws
Ensures fair application of laws
System of courts with a High Court at the top

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10
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voting system used in lower house

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preferential voting

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11
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voting system in upper house

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proportional voting

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12
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threats to australian democracy

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organised crime
corruption
lawlessness
vested interests

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13
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vested interests

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groups or individuals who have a stake in particular policies or industries.
Seek to influence government decisions to benefit their own interests, rather than public interest.

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14
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corruption

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abuse of public office for private gain.

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15
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organised crime

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threatens the national security
networks that undertake very carefully planned criminal activities

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16
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lawlessness

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a situation where laws are not obeyed or enforced.

17
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safeguards to democracy

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compulsory voting
dissent
uphold shared values

18
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dissent

A

the right to oppose or disagree with the views held by the government

19
Q

uphold shared values

A

governments make and enforce laws that protect our shared values

20
Q

negotiation

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parties get together and discuss the dispute to reach a settlement

21
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mediation

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parties meet before an independant third party who helps discuss dispute

22
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reconciliation

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renewing relationship, requires forgiveness

23
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how elections work in australia

A

australians vote for members in both houses of federal parliament

24
Q

4 key ideas of aus democracy

A

active and engaged citizens
inclusive society
free and franchised elections
rule of law

25
Q

difference between aus elections and other nations

A

Compulsory Voting
Preferential Voting in HOR
Proportional voting in Senate
Fixed Term Parliaments (executive: 3 yrs, can serve as many times as elected)
free and fair elections

26
Q

define democracy

A

system of gov where the people have the power to participate in decision-making.

27
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the RIGHT to dissent

A

-can oppose in public
-freedom to assemble- protest against government

28
Q

what reasons limit peoples rights to freedom of speech

A

Defamation
National Security
Racial Discrimination

29
Q

when was federation introduced?

A

jan 1st 1901

29
Q

inconsistency between state and federal?

A

federal always overrides

30
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what does demos mean

31
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what does kratos mean

32
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preferential voting (in HOR)

A

Each HoR contest elects a single representative.
Multiple vote counts to determine an absolute majority.
Votes are transferred between candidates based on voter preferences.

33
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proportional voting

A

a voting system for multi member electorates where more than one person is elected to represent the people who live
there.