Representative Gov Key Features

Question 1

• Rule of law

Answer 1

1. The institutions of government are bound by the constitution
2. All people are equal before the law
3. Individuals retain fundamental rights

Question 2

• Universal franchise

Answer 2

All eligible adults must be allowed to vote, regardless of sex, race, cultural background or political beliefs)

Question 3

• Regular elections

Answer 3

(it is vital people’s elected representatives are held accountable to voters at regular elections)

Question 4

• One vote/one value and the secret ballot

Answer 4

Every ballot cast should have no more value than another) (should be secret to prevent corruption)

Question 5

• Salaries for Members of Parliament

Answer 5

important to allow anyone in the community to participate, fairly and equitable in the democratic process.

Question 6

Parliamentary privilege

Answer 6

Full and honest debates on all issues before parliament, without fear of reprisal)
(legal immunity for their statement in debates)

Question 7

• Right to protest, freedoms of association and political communication

Answer 7

-The right to freedom of peaceful protest, association and expression must be protected by law
-without these political ideas and debates may be stifled restricting the democratic process

Question 8

• Open parliamentary debates

Answer 8

People must have access to parliamentary sittings so they can make informed judgments about the workings of parliament and the standard of representation they are receiving)

Question 9

.Define Representative Government.

Answer 9

• Representative Government is a system of government in which the members of the community are elected as decision makers and law makers.

Question 10

• Independent judiciary 5 key features

Answer 10

• Appointment and dismissal
• Permanency of Tenure
• Fixed remuneration
• Judicial privilege
• Free from influence

Question 11

• Appointment and dismissal

Answer 11

Federal Judges appointed by the government, but can be dismissed by parliament)

Question 12

• Permanency of Tenure

Answer 12

permanent tenure until retirement at 70)

Question 13

• Fixed remuneration

Answer 13

Salaries cant be reduced during tenure)

Question 14

• Judicial privilege

Answer 14

Judges have freedom of speech on bench and in written statements)

Question 15

• Free from influence

Answer 15

Judges must be free from interference and intimidation by external forces)