Government Flashcards

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What structure of government do we have?

A

Bi - Carmel
Lower house which is house of government/representatives
Upper House which is house of review

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What origin is our state of government from?

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We have inherited a British system known as the Westminster because we are from a British colony

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What are the there levels of government?

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Local, state and national

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What does local government cover?

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Rates, rubbish, recreational and roads

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What does state government cover?

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Education, hospitals and police

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What does national government cover?

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Immigration, defence, foreign trade and economy

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What is a preferential system of voting?

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Numbers in every square

Need 50% of voted

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What is proportional voting system?

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Places are allocated on percentages of votes

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How is a government elected:

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The party or parties that have a majority of seats in the lower house is the government

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