Government and democracy

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

A system of government in which the people have a direct say in what laws are passed + what decisions are made by the government.

Question 2

Representative democracy

Answer 2

• Meaning to vote someone in to represent our views + says.
• Choosing someone to make decisions on our behalf.

Question 3

Constitutional monarchy

Answer 3

A system of government in which a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organised government.

Question 4

Consitution

Answer 4

A set of rules, principles, or guidelines that establish the law making powers of a country.

Question 5

Crown

Answer 5

The monarchy

Question 6

Government in Australia

Answer 6

• Local
• State
• Federal

Question 7

Local government

Answer 7

Responsible for issues that effect local communities (eg. parking, rubbish collection, pet control).

Question 8

State government

Answer 8

Responsible for issues that affect people in that state or territory (eg. schools, public transport, hospitals).

Question 9

Federal government

Answer 9

Responsible for issues that affect all Australians (eg. immigration, defence force, money).

Question 10

Federal parliament

Answer 10

Bi-cameral meaning it consists of two house.

Question 11

House of representatives

Answer 11

• Lower house
• Green
• Represents the people
• 161 members
• often referred to as the ‘people’s house’.
• Speaker runs the house.

Question 12

The senate

Answer 12

• Upper house
• Red
• Represents the state
• 76 members (senators)
• Often referred to as the ‘state’s house’.
• President runs the house.

Question 13

Both (house of representatives + the senate)

Answer 13

• Scrutinise the government.
• Propose, debate, and vote on bills + amendments.

Question 14

Political parties

Answer 14

• Australian labor
• The liberal
• The nationals
• The Australian Greens

Question 15

The Australian labor party

Answer 15

Aims to promote equality, involve the people of Australia in decision making processes of our land.
- Leader - Anthony Albanese
- Current standing party.

Question 16

The Liberal party

Answer 16

Believe’s in individual freedom + free enterprise.
- Leader - Scott Morrison.

Question 17

Government policy

Answer 17

A rule of principle that works to better guide decisions, resulting in positive outcomes that enhance the community or unit.

Question 18

Preferential voting system

Answer 18

Voter indicate a preference for each vote by placing a number in a box next to each name in order of preference. Each box must be numbered + only ballot papers filled correctly are counted.

Question 19

Compulsory voting

Answer 19

A system of voting that requires all citizens to vote.

Question 20

Australia’s democratic society

Answer 20

The people have the power to participate in decision making (voting in elections).
- Australia = citizens choose representatives to make decisions on their behalf.