Key words
Define constitution
Constitution is the set of rules by which a country is run.
What does a bill become when it is approved from the HOR, Senate and Governor General.
What are 3 democratic characteristics?
ELECTED GOVERNMENT, TRUST, RESPONSIBILITY & JUSTICE
What is a rule you have at school?
School uniform, late, behave etc
What is the difference between a right and a privilege?
Rights are what you are ENTITLED to and privileges is what Australia will give to you as an Australian citizen.
Who are the separation of powers
House of representatives, Senate and the Governor General.
What is the purpose of House of representatives
TO MAKE AND VOTE ON LAWS, AND REPRESENT THE PEOPLE
What are three characteristics of a dictatorship?
corruption, injustice, cheating
What is a criminal law
Murder, Assault, theft,
How can you participate in democracy?
voting, attend a community meeting, talk to the media, write a letter to the editor, sign a petition
What is a representative monarchy?
CITIZENS CHOOSE REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE DECISIONS ON THEIR BEHALF
What is the purpose of the Senate?
THE PART OF PARLIAMENT THAT CHECKS AND REVIEWS LAWS.
Name 3 countries that are a democracy
Australia, New Zealand, USA, Italy, France
Which level of government is in charge of hospitals, schools
State government
What is a lobby group?
lobby group is a group of individuals that can influence the government on certain issues.
What is a democracy?
IS A SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT IN WHICH THE PEOPLE HAVE A SAY ABOUT HOW THEY ARE LEAD.
how do you pass a bill?
A bill is passed through the HOR, to the Senate & Governor General.
Name 3 countries that are a democracy
North Korea, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia
What is the prime minister in charge of?
The country
one nation, ALP, LNP. Greens, UAP,
Define Criminal, Civil & Customary law.
500 points each definition
Criminal - Deals with cases where a person has committed an offence or crime against society
Civil Law - Deals with cases involving disputes between two or more people.
Customary Law - Deals with cases involving Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What is are the division of powers?
Judiciary, Executive & Parliamentary.
What kind of classroom does Fonoti Run?
A DICTATORSHIP
What are the three types of laws?
500 for each type
Civil, Customary & Criminal
What are 3 rights you have as an Australian citizen
voting, health care, sanitation,