The Constitution
What is the definition of the constitution?
The Constitution is that guidelines by which the nation can be governed.
What is Federation?
Federation is when all the colonies of Australia came together to form one nation and the Constitution was written.
Who is Australia's current Prime Minister and which political party do they represent?
Anthony Albanese (ALP)
Which type of system does Australia have?
Australia has a democracy.
What are the two types of voting?
Preferential voting and Proportional voting.
What is a bill?
A proposed change to an existing law or to introduce a new law.
When did Federation occur?
Federation occurred on January 1st, 1901.
Explain the term 'political opinion' with an example.
A political opinion is a view on a political issue. Some political issues include, gay rights, climate change, Asylum seekers, abortion, Indigenous voices, education and more.
Which type of government system does China have?
Communism
Identify the 4 main political parties.
Labour, liberal, the greens and the nationals.
Explain the role of the Legislature (parliment)
Responsible for creating laws.
Which group of people did the Constitution NOT include?
The Constitution did not include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What is the purpose of the United Nations?
•Develop friendly relations between nations
•Cooperation in solving international economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
•Harmonising the actions of nations in attaining common ends
What is a Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government where the people hold the power to elect their leaders and make decisions through voting and participation.
What is Constitutional Monarchy?
A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch (king or queen) serves as the ceremonial head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Explain the role of the executive (government).
Identify ONE positive of Federation
Positives:
•Improved communication – cities became more connected and centralised.
•Better Security and defense – a national defense forces was seen as a more effective way of dealing with potential threats.
•One voice for the nation/ unity.
•Improved trade
Identify the 3 ways that Australia contributes to the UN.
•Military forces/ peacekeeping
•-Financial aid and humanitarian support (providing resources)
•-Foreign trade
What is communism?
Communism is a political and economic ideology that seeks to create a classless and stateless society. Citizens work hard and are all provided with the same.
Identify the 4 main political parties in Australia and which order they go in (left to right wing).
The Greens (Far left)
The Australian Labour Party (Left of centre)
Liberal (Right of centre)
One Nation (Far right)
Explain the role of the judiciary.
Responsible for interpreting laws and giving them meaning.
Identify ONE negative of Federation.
Negatives
•Protectionism – reduced trade.
•Different opinions; Ideas did not represent everyone.
•Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders did not have a voice.
Identify ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of free trade.
Advantages:
•More access to goods and services: sharing products allows us to acquire greater resources.
•Creates more jobs
Disadvantages:
•Name restrictions and rebranding
•Rivalry between countries
•Exploitation and slavery
Identify ONE similarity and ONE difference between Democracy and Communism
Similarities:
-They are both types of Governments that are found in the modern world.
-They both have leaders.
-Classless systems (in theory)
Differences:
-In a democracy the people elect the leader but in communism the people dont have a voice.
-A democracy values it's people's voice whereas in communism everyone is equal and voices are not valued.
**There are more.
Identify a political issue and state the left and right wing views.
Asylum seekers - left support and right are not.
Gay Rights - left support and right do not as they value traditional family roles.
Climate change - The greens support but right wings dont value.
**There are others - up for discussion.