Government Flashcards
What structure of government do we have?
Bi - Carmel
Lower house which is house of government/representatives
Upper House which is house of review
What origin is our state of government from?
We have inherited a British system known as the Westminster because we are from a British colony
What are the there levels of government?
Local, state and national
What does local government cover?
Rates, rubbish, recreational and roads
What does state government cover?
Education, hospitals and police
What does national government cover?
Immigration, defence, foreign trade and economy
What is a preferential system of voting?
Numbers in every square
Need 50% of voted
What is proportional voting system?
Places are allocated on percentages of votes
How is a government elected:
The party or parties that have a majority of seats in the lower house is the government