HASS Civics Flashcards
What is federation?
A group of self-governing states or regions.
What is a state government service?
A development used by the federal government to provide government services.
(a development used to provide services)
state an example of a government service
Schools, Hospitals, Police and Prisons
What is the burden of proof?
The job of prosecution to successfully prove the accused guilty.
What does prosecution mean?
The process of holding a trial
Who are the police?
A body of officers representing the civil authority of the state.
What is the parliament?
the legislative body of government
What is a jury?
A group of people to decide a decision on a topic directed to them.
what is the government?
A group of people who create rules and laws for a country of state.
What is democracy?
A way of governing which depends on the people’s opinion
What is the presumption of innocence?
The fact that everyone is innocent until proven
What is the rule of law?
A rule which everybody is accountable to laws that are publicly put into effect.
What is the Westminster system?
The head of state, the sovereign or the representative of a state or territory.
What is the separations of power?
The institutions of government into three branches.
Name the separations of power
Legislative, executive and judicial.
