law and shit Flashcards
what is constitution
a written statement outlining there basic structure of law and government.
the “crown”
a system in which the head of state is a monarch (king or queen) and they are to make all the decisions
state government
located in the capital cities of various states and territories
responsible for taxes and get money from the federal gov to spend on schools and education
compulsory voting
is an effect of laws which requires ALL citizens to vote in an election.
democracy
is the system where people that vote can choose from different political parties.
house of representatives
151 seats
the lower house
green
u shaped
federation
in 1901 the state joined together fern common purpose for federal system
two layers
government in australia
based on the british system of parliamentary government. we are a constitutional monarchy
preferential voting system
where individuals number and rank all candidates for both houses according to their personal preference
what is govenment
the system of political rule and admisistration over a society. the government performs a number of tasks to ensure the community is working towards its aims and justice
what is a political party
an organised group of people often with common views who come together have elections and hold power in the govenment
judiciary
power to make judgement on / in law
federal govenment
located in camrra
responsible for collecting taxes from different sources
responsible for defence too which is to protect our country
what are the three levels of govenment
federal
state
local
local govenment
located in cities or towns
collect taxes from property owners
recipes money from federal government for matters such as roads
