general 1
what is an independent?
An independent is a member of the parliament that does not belong to a political party. they can be elected to either the house of representatives or the senate
what are some methods of persuasion?
television, ads, radio, social media, billboards, debates and opinion polls
what is impartiality?
when members of the judiciary cannot act with bias or favouritism
when was the labor party formed and why were they formed?
what are the two major political parties?
Labor and liberal
what is an interest group?
Groups that aim to influence who is elected and their decisions in parliament or government.
what is a political party?
it is an organisation formed by a group of people with similar beliefs
when was the liberal party formed and why was it formed?
they were formed in 1944 with the aim of protecting the interests of individuals and small business owners
what is presumption of innocence?
it is when any person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
advantages of using social media in politics
greater personal interaction from voters and politicians, more engagement and understanding from younger voters, it will allow politicians to get up-to-date information from voters.
what is a parliamentary party?
A parliamentary party is when a political party is elected to a parliament at the federal, state or territory level.
when was the greens formed and why was it formed?
what is a campaign?
A campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision-making progress within a specific group of people.
disadvantages of using social media for politics
social media sources are not necessarily reputable or accurate, information overload, bullying and discrimination towards candidates.
what is a coalition?
it is a temporary alliance or partnership formed by two different political parties to gain more influence and power
when was the nats formed and why were they formed?
they formed in 1920 and they formed due to concerns for regional and rural communities within Australia