government section

Question 1

what are the three levels of government

Answer 1

federal
state
local

Question 2

what is the role of the federal government

Answer 2

the federal government is responsible for the conduct of foreign affair. this includes defence and foreign affairs, trade, commerce and currency.

Question 3

what is the role of the state government

Answer 3

the state government is responsible for schools, public transport emergency services ect. each state has their own contribution of its system of government

Question 4

what is the role of the local movement

Answer 4

the local government is concerned with matters of our homes. these may include public health, libraries, waste and many community services

Question 5

the concepts of a representative democracy

Answer 5

it is a system of government in which eligible citizens vote on representative to pass laws for them

Question 6

who are the main political parties in Australia

Answer 6

labor
liberal
greens

Question 7

define coalition

Answer 7

a coalition government is a cabinet of parliamentary government in which multiple political parties cooperate, reducing the dominance of any one party within that coalition. liberal- national party

Question 8

define opposition

Answer 8

to question the government of the day and to hold then accountable for there actions. members who are in the opposition can scrutinise new legislation as part of the committee process

Question 9

define independent

Answer 9

not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion in the government. they stand alone and make up their own minds

Question 10

outline the difference between the house of representatives and the senate

Answer 10

the senate is made up of 76 senators, who are drawn form the six states and two territories within Australia where as the house of representatives has 150 members. another point of difference is between them is the senate are elected for a term of six years where the house of representatives are elected for 3.

Question 11

the house of representatives (lower house)

Answer 11

the house of representatives is one congress’ two chambers and part of the feral governments legislative brach. it is most representative body in the federal government

Question 12

the senate (upper house)

Answer 12

assembly of councils usually pressing high deliberate and legislation;ative functions such as supreme council of accidents of the roman public empire

Question 13

voting process:

• who can vote
• how often each elections are held
• how the winners are decided
• electorate

Answer 13

who can vote- Australian citizens over the age of 18

how often elections are held- 3 years usually

how the winners are decided -how many people vote for the same person but the person who goes out because he had the least amount of votes, his votes go to the other candidates

electorate- they count the votes and are in charge of all votes, voters including change of address or name

Question 14

what is preferential voting

Answer 14

means a system of voting where by voter indicates his/her order of preference for each the candidates

Question 15

concept of simple majority voting

Answer 15

is a vote by an organisation where at least 51% of the members must vote yes to approve a bill before it is accepted

Question 16

who is the leader of federal and state government

Answer 16

state-
Elizabeth the II
Julie bishop
Malcom turnball

federal
the judiciary ( courts that interprets and applies the Lae in the name of the state)

Question 17

define federation

Answer 17

a county formed by separate states that have given certain powers to a central government while keeping control over local matters. An organisation that is made up by loosely joining together smaller organisations