In which year was the aboriginal rights referendum?
1967
Name the four main political parties
Greens
Labor
Liberal
Nationals
Identify the three arms/separate powers of government?
Legislative
Executive
Judiciary
Identify the three ways laws are made
Statute Law
Common Law
Delegated Law
Explain the term 'deterrance'
The idea that a fear of punishment will deter the offender
How many referendums have there been since 1901
44
Name the political party currently in federal government as well as the leader of that party.
Labor Party & Anthony Albanese
Explain the role of each government power/arm.
Legislative - Make and adjust laws
Executive - Put laws into action
Judiciary - To make judgements on laws
Explain Delegated Law
Law that is made by a minister who is given the power to make that law by parliament
Outline what happened in "Chamberlain vs the Queen"
The case involving the death of Azaria chamberlain a baby who was taken by a dingo. It was initally believed that the mother killed the baby but later evidence was found to suggest it was a dingo and therefore the mother was released.
What must be achieved for a double majority to be met?
Over 50% of the total voters saying yes
& at least 4 of the 6 states having a majority of voters saying yes
Yes, there are elections in which people can elect one of multiple candidates
Explain the composition of one government power/arm
Explain what occurs during the second reading
The minister who introduced the bill goes into futher detail about it and then takes a vote.
Explain the purpose of precedent
To ensure there are consistency within decisions
What was the result of a the 1967 referendum? Was a double majority reached?
90.77% Yes & All states.
Double majority was achieved.
Identify the three requirements you need to set up a political party
>500 members
constitution
Register with the AEC
Explain the crossover that exists between two of the powers
Legislative & Executive, the prime minister and ministers are members of both.
List the six steps of making a statute law in federal parliament
An Idea
Creating a bill
House of representatives
Senate
Royal Assent
Bill is now law
Place these three events in order AND provide the correct year for one of these events;
1.The year Indigenous Australians were given the right to vote federally
2.The year that voting was made compulsory federally
3.The voting age was changed from 21 to 18
The year that voting was made compulsory federally - 1924
The year Indigenous Australians were given the right to vote federally - 1962
The voting age was changed from 21 to 18 - 1973
"Changes to the constitution shouldn't need a referendum"
Discuss (1 reason supporting and 1 reason against)
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"Political Parties are good for Democracy" Provide your opinion and justify it using evidence
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"We do not need separation of powers" Provide your opinion and justify it using evidence.
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"Having 2 houses of parliament to pass law is a waste of time" - Discuss (1 reason for and 1 reason against)
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"The halden prison model should be used everywhere" Discuss - (2 reasons for and 2 reasons against)
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