Yr 9 Civics and Citizenship pOlItIcS Flashcards
Democracy
A system of government usually elected through representatives by the population
Liberal democracy
Representatives work to protect and uphold the liberties of citizens
Representative Democracy
Citizens vote in an elected member to represent them at parliament
Governer General
King’s representative in federal parliament, signs bills
Civics
identifiable body of knowledge skills and understanding relating to the organisation and working of society
Citizenship
recognised member, subject or national of a particular country or commonwealth
Republic
a government having a chief of state who is not a monarch and who in modern times is usually a president
The Commonwealth
a country with The King as its monarch
Elections
process in which people can choose the representatives and MPs
What does parliament do?
- make and change federal laws
- represent people of australia
- place where government is formed
- hold government acountible
Government
party with majority in house of rep (lower house)
Policy
written statement of ideas acts as a statement of what action will be taken
What is government
Party with majority in tHouse of Representatives
Name of Federal Upper House
The senate
Name of Federal Lower House
House of Representatives
Name of Victorian Upper House
Legistlative Council
Name of Victorian Lower House
Legislative Assembly
What is a constitutional amendment
Change to the Australian constitution requiring a referendum
Examples of liberties
Freedom of religion, election, assembly, movement, fair tial, speech
Advantages of democracy(3)
Gives people a chance to be involved in the government
reduce exploitations
ecourage equality
Disadvantages of government (2)
Ineffective unless voters are educated
Elections can be costly
Separation of powers, the 3 powers
Parliament
Executive government
Judiciary
What does executive government do (2)
Power to put law into action
make decisions on how current law and authority is used
What does the judiciary do?
Power to make judgement on laws
Courts and stuff
what is parliament made of (3)
Governer-general, senate, house of reps
What type of system is Australia’s political system (2)
constitutional monarchy
bicarmal system
What shapes government policy?
media
parliamentary scrutiny
international reaction
voter opinion
interest groups
economic necessity
What influences voter’s behaviour
current issues
part record of government
performance of opposition
party loyalty
media exposure of representation
campaign strategy
plebiscite
a national vote on a question that does not change the Australian Constitution
how is government in the house of representatives formed?
Politicians are elected by the people in a federal election, held every three years. To form Government, the party or coalition require 50% of the seats + 1 and the party that does not form government becomes the opposition.
How is government in the senate formed?
Each state is represented by 12 senators and each territory (the ACT and NT) has two senators, comprising 76 seats whereas the House of Representatives has 151 seats.
