exam revision Flashcards
Why do non-democracies exist and continue to exist?
Because societies that use communism and socialism all believe that these methods are fair and provide equality.
What is the difference between a direct and a representative democracy?
Direct Democracy can be defined as a form or system of democracy giving citizens an extraordinary amount of participation in the legislation process and granting them a maximum of political self-determination. Representative governments, politicians are elected by the citizens to represent their beliefs on behalf of the citizens who elect them.
List 3 non-democracies
China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, and Vietnam
List 3 democracies
America, Australia and Britain.
What are the underlying values of a democratic society? Explain
Democratic values are equality, justice and liberty.
What democratic features are evident in the Australian political system?
The Australian political system sends messages of equality. The people are represented in the government and can have their and voice and ideas spoken in parliament.
What factors seem to undermine the democratic character of The Australian Political spectrum.
The democratic society is undermined by the PM and the cabinet, who makes all decisions in Australia. The political parties only offer people vague representation. The voting is held for millions and your vote can can be seen to be insignificant. Governor General acting on behalf of the queen has the highest authority in Australia and may depose the government if it is considered necessarily.
How can individuals participate in Australian Democracy.
Can be done by voting, joining political parties and by paying taxes.
Identify and explain reasons for political activism.
It consists of efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, economic, or environmental charge or stasis.
Max Weber, Machiavella and Nye ideas about leadership.
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explain the essential features of an ideology.
It makes certain assumptions about human nature, it attempts to explain the way society operates, it provides a set of values that guide the actions of individuals and it offers ideas on how to change society or speculates on how it will change.
How do socialism and liberalism differ?
Socialism typically denotes an economic system that favors policies within which wealth is systematically distributed throughout a population based on the idea that all members have relative claim to resources. Liberalism is a philosophy that is typically associated with progressive ideas particularly individual liberty and equality.
Identify the objectives of contemporary political movements and compare their strategies. How are they similar or different?
Liberalism offers free political institutions and allows individuals to gain and earn money in any way they wish, socialism is a system of equality where everyone earns the same.
