Washminster System
What two countries influenced Australia's Government system?
U.S.A and Britain
What is a Democracy?
A government system where the people hold power to elect their leader.
What type of Government does Australia have?
Representative Democracy and a Constitutional Monarchy
Which level of government is responsible for things like local roads and schools?
Local government
What ideas did Australia borrow from U.S.A?
A Written Constitution and Federalism
What type of democracy does Australia have?
Representative Democracy
What is the Separation of Powers and what does it achieve?
No one section has all the power
Which level of government looks after things like defence and immigration?
Federal government
Which ideas did Australia borrow from Britain?
Constitutional Monarchy and Prime Minister
What governmental system is the opposite of democracy?
A dictatorship
Name the three Separate Powers
The parliament, the executive and the judiciary
Which level of governments look after things like hospitals and education?
State
What are the three branches (powers) of Australian Government?
Executive, Judiciary, and Parliament
What organisation runs the elections to ensure they are fair and equitable?
Australian Electoral Commission
Name two of Australia's democratic beliefs.
Rule of Law/free and fair elections/inclusive society/active citizens
Which level of government is responsible for making laws about things like dealing with other countries?
Federal
What do each of the three branches of Government do?
Parliament create and discuss laws
Executive implements the laws and runs the country day-to-day
Judiciary enforces the law through the courts
What is 'rule of law' and who does it apply to?
Rule of law is the idea that everyone is seen equal and has to abide by the same rules. the constitutional law applies to everyone in Australia (even the leaders!)
Who is the current Premier of Western Australia?
Roger Cook
How do Australian citizens help the government make decisions?
Voting