government
What type of government does Australia have?
Parliamentary Democracy and Constitutional Monarchy
What is the primary business in the outback?
mining
What was the greatest impact on Aboriginal people because of English colonialization?
Many aboriginal people died from disease.
What countries are the key trading partners for Australia?
USA and the United Kingdom
There was a drop in the aboriginal population in 1700's. Why did this occur?
The British colonized Australia.
Who is the head of Australia's government?
Prime Minister
What is an effective way to increase GOP with human capital?
Train workers to enhance their skills
Where were Aboriginal people forced to live?
On reservations in the outback
Identify the language spoken by Europeans colonizers of Australia?
English
What climate do most people in Australia live in?
Marine climate
How is the Prime Minister chosen?
By the members of Parliament (MP's)
What is an example of investing in capital goods?
Construct new factories or modernize factories
What was the effect of European colonization on Aboriginal people?
They had to learn English.
Which country has the highest economic freedom score?
England, USA, Canada, or Australia
Australia
On a map of Australia be able to label the following: coral sea, Indian Ocean, Victorian Desert, Great Dividing Range, Uluru, Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, and Canberra.
See map in class.
What system is used for the division of power in Australia?
federal system
What natural resources are important to strengthen a mix economy?
iron ore, coal, and natural gas
What type of economy did the original aborigines have?
Traditional
What natural resource is exported to China?
minerals
Who is the Head of State?
The king or queen of England/ governor general serves in their place
Which country has highest economical freedom score?
England, United States or Australia
Australia
What effect does a low literacy rate have on a group of people?
generally a lower standard of living
Australia and China have agreed to reduce trade barriers. However, Australia taxes Chinese ethanol at a rate of $.395/liter. What type of trade barrier is this?
tariff