TYPES OF GOVERNMENTS

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

‘Government can be elected by the people and responsible to voters’ - Their is a Direct Democracy and an Indirect Democracy

Question 2

Direct Democracy

Answer 2

The people themselves have power- they run society, make the decisions and form the government

Question 3

Indirect Democracy

Answer 3

The people elect leaders to represent them- the representative run society, make the decisions and form the government.

Question 4

Monarchy

Answer 4

Society ruled by a King or a Queen (a monarch) usually born into the position or sometimes attaining this position through a battle/war.

Question 5

ABSOLUTE Monarchy

Answer 5

King/Queen has unrestricted political power in a territory.

Question 6

CONSTITUTIONAL Monarchy

Answer 6

The power of the king/queen is restricted by written laws (a constitution).

Question 7

Oligarchy

Answer 7

1. A type of government where the power is with only a few people.
2. These few people could be distinguished by wealth, family ties, education, business, or military control.
3. Oligarchs are NOT elected.

Question 8

Dictatorship

Answer 8

It can be seized by a dictator in a coup with the support of an armed group

• a type of government where one person (a dictator) or one single party rules with absolute power and control.
• No input from the people- no elections, no accountability.
• Characterised by lack of rights.

Question 9

Theocracy

Answer 9

• A type of government in which God is recognised as the supreme ruler.
• Laws come from religious scripture or teachings
• Government officials are seen as ‘guided’ by God

Question 10

Define Constitution

Answer 10

A written document with the basic principles and laws of a nation or state that determine the powers and duties of the government. It may also guarantee certain rights to the people of a nation.

Question 11

How to change the constitution

Answer 11

A REFERENDUM is the only means of changing the Constitution, although constitutional referendums are relatively infrequent.

Question 12

How to Pass a Referendum

Answer 12

To pass (and therefore change the constitution), a referendum vote must receive a DOUBLE MAJORITY.
That is: A majority of States must vote in favour of the proposal (at least 4 out of the 6 states needed to vote in favour of the proposal – that is, more than 50% of the state population voted yes)
A majority of the Federal Australian (total) population (more than 50%) must vote in favour of the proposal

Question 13

Positives of a Monarchy

Answer 13

• Stability - they give countries stability
  
  • Provide a source of wisdom
  • Reminds the country of their history
    and traditions
  • Give a sense of national pride