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That the people, including the government are ruled by the law and should therefore obey it and that the law should be such that people will be able to and willingly want to be guided by it.
What is the rule of law?
Ministerial Misconduct
What is a way in which a government can loose confidence in the general public and their ability to govern?
The supreme law under which the government of the Commonwealth of Australia operates, including its relationship to the States of Australia. Consisting of several documents.
What is the Constitution?
The Australian Constitution delegates certain powers to the Governor-General to act on behalf of the Queen. Including giving Royal Assent to laws passed by the Australian Parliament.
Describe the role of the crown?
A government which has legislators in two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses.
What is a Bicameral government?
The preselection process is the process by which candidates who are members of a political party are selected by that party
What is the election process?
Deals with the legislative inconsistency between federal and state laws and declares that valid federal laws override ("shall prevail") inconsistent State laws, to the extent of the inconsistency.
What is section 109
One refers to a government where one party holds a majority of seats and the other relies on the negotiation between multiple governing parties.
What is the difference between a minority and a majority government?
After a double dissolution has been granted, elections are held for both Houses. The proposed bill is then put to a vote again, in front of the new Senate.
When does a Joint Sitting occur?
Preferencial voting
What is the method of voting used?
Provides that any proposed law to alter the Constitution must be passed by an absolute majority in both Houses of the Commonwealth Parliament. If passed by both Houses, it is submitted to a referendum at least two months, but less than six months, after it has been passed by Parliament
What is section 128
The term outlined in the constitution which allows a referendum to pass. This means that a majority of people in a majority of states must agree that the proposed bill should be passed.
What is a double majority?
In government the practice of having one legislative or parliamentary chamber.
What is a Unicameral Government?
76 members
Represents view of Australians and discuss matters
Senate
Provides that the Commonwealth make laws with respect to: the acquisition of property on just terms from any State or person for any purpose in respect of which the Parliament has power to make laws
What is section 51?
Has an important role in maintaining and coordinating the government by overseeing the government's general policy direction as well as selecting Government Ministers.
What is the role of the Prime Minister?
A vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can have nationwide or local forms. This may result in the adoption of a new policy or specific law.
What is a referendum?
It is a constitutional mechanism that allows a government (which has a majority in the House of Representatives) to overcome the blocking power of the Senate.
What is a double dissolution?
The need a double majority, difficult to convince of need to change
What are challenges of changing the constitution?
It is also the duty of the Shadow Cabinet to respond to Government policy initiatives and offer alternative policies to the electorate.
What is the role of the leader of the opposing party?