civics yr 9 Flashcards
Democracy
A system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled or managed and so elect a parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf.
Justice
The idea that people should treat each other with fairness and respect.
Participation
The way in which citizens contribute to the running of society, such as by voting in an election.
Responsibility
Our duty as citizens to contribute to society.
Right
Freedom and fair treatment granted to us as citizens
Westminster system
The parliamentary system of Great Britain where parliament consists of two houses and the Crown. It is the parliamentary system used in Australia
Parliamentary democracy
A system of government where people elect representatives to parliament in order to make laws which reflect the majority of voter’s views.
Representative democracy
A system of government in which people vote to elect the parliaments and governments that make and implant the law.
Policy
A statement of principles that aims to guide action that must be taken in the future.
