Essay Planners Flashcards
1
Q
What are some main body paragraphs for a federalism essay?
A
Referenda
High Court
Money - VFI
Unchallenged legislation and referral of powers
2
Q
What are some High Court cases affecting the federal balance?
A
Railway Servants - 1906 Engineers - 1920 Koowarta - 1982 Tasmanian Dams - 1983 WorkChoices - 2008
3
Q
What are some examples and points for the Money paragraph in a federalism essay?
A
Uniform Tax Case 1 - 1942 Uniform Tax Case 2 - 1957 Ha v Hammond - 1997 Braddon Blot - s.87 Tied Grants - s.96
4
Q
What are some referenda that have influenced the federal balance?
A
State Debts - 1910
Social Services - 1946
Aborigines - 1967
*Often fail due to being seen as a ‘power grab’
5
Q
What are the roles of the Prime Minister?
A
Responsible for Cabinet
Advising the GG on Ministers
Chair of Cabinet Meetings
6
Q
What are 6 Sources of PM Power?
A
Leader of the major party in the Lower House Chair of Cabinet Meetings Patronage Public face of government Information Determine election date
7
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What are 6 Limits to PM Power?
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No personal mandate Lack of Cabinet solidarity and secrecy/leaky Cabinet Rivals within the party Size and nature of their majority Opposition Negative media attention
