Ideology

Question 1

Definition of political participation

Answer 1

A key operating principle of a liberal democracy. Political rights and freedoms enable citizens’ political participation, which, in turn, permits citizens a role in their own government

Question 2

Qualifications to vote in Australia

Answer 2

Australian citizenship
Being 18 years or older
Being resident at an address for more than one month
Being enrolled to vote

Question 3

What is universal suffrage

Answer 3

Everyone can vote

Question 4

What is secret ballot

Answer 4

Australia also has the secret ballot (which it invented) that prevents voters from being intimidated or pressured when voting. This has been universally adopted in all representative democracies.

Question 5

What is an ideology

Answer 5

A set of interrelated ideas about how to govern a country is called a political ideology.

Question 6

Idelogy of Liberal Party

Answer 6

A liberal party believes in a limited role for the government as that maximises private individual’s liberty

Question 7

Idelogy of socialist party

Answer 7

A socialist party believes in equality for all and, thus a more prominent role for government in redistributing wealth (usually through taxes, subsidies and grants).

Question 8

Why is access to information neccessary during an election

Answer 8

Freedom of political communication ensures political information is freely available. Access to information is necessary so electors can learn about issues and participate in discussion with other citizens. This allows people to make an informed choice.

Question 9

How is universal sufferage upheld in Australia

Answer 9

Secret ballot and universal sufferage