term 3 exam 1 set 4

Question 1

What are the steps required to form a political party in Australia

Answer 1

1Name the party
2write a party constitutions
3have at least 500 members
4apply for registration with the Australian Electoral Commission.

Question 2

What is the purpose of question time during parliament?

Answer 2

During Question Time, both non-government members and government backbenchers are able to question ministers over their abilities and the handling of responsibilities.

Question 3

What is the difference between a rule and a law

Answer 3

Much like rules, laws are a set of instructions put in place to keep people safe. The difference is that the consequences of breaking a law are much more severe.

Question 4

What are the different forms of media used to persuade voters in Australia?

Answer 4

Newspaper, social medias, face book. Instagram, news tv, advertisements.

Question 5

Explain the difference in using irony, satire and sarcasm in the context of political cartoons

Answer 5

Irony -things together that dont belong put together

Satire -Spoof/Exaggeration of real life

Sarcasm -Response that is obviously ingenuine

Question 6

How might media influence Australia’s political sphere

Answer 6

The media spreads propaganda about certain people as to sway your vote but it also can help the government know things about the public and drone in on specific issues and troubles.