Political Parties
The three main political parties of Australia
What are the Greens, Liberal and Labour parties?
When members of political parties use a public platform to engage in a debate, generally on TV
What is a political debate?
These 3 parts make up parliament
What is the House of Reps, the Senate and the Governor General?
Vote
A person who commence legal action in a civil case
What is a plaintiff?
Two or more parties that work together
What is a coalition?
Surveys used to understand what people of an electorate think about political parties
What are opinion polls?
Has 151 seats, with each representing a different electorate
What is the House of Reps?
Voters cast their votes on federal election day using this method of voting
Preferential voting
This court hears majority summary offences, or about 95% of criminal cases per year.
What is the Magistrates court?
Party whose main platform is to look after the environment
Who are The Greens?
Online platforms used by politicians to reach the general public
What is social media?
Has 76 members and acts as the house of review
What is the Senate?
Voters cast their vote in state elections using this voting method
Proportional voting
This court hears the most serious of cases, such as murder or civil disputes higher than $750,000
What is the Supreme court?
Party whose main platform is based on unions and the working class
Who is the Labor Party?
Traditional media used by political parties to get their message across to voters (2 needed)
What is television, newspapers and/or radio?
The house the passes legislation to the Governor General
What is the Senate?
A geographical area represented by an elected member of the House of Reps
What is an electorate?
This court hears serious cases, including a jury of 12 people in criminal cases.
What is the District court?
A party that aims to minimise taxes and encourage private businesses
Who is the Liberal Party?
Short, political programs used by political parties, often heavily featuring the party leader.
What is advertising?
the position held by a minor party, group or individual when their vote is necessary for bills or motions to be passed.
What is the balance of power?
A mini election held by an electorate if a member resigns or dies
What is a by-election?
Negligence, nuisance, defamation and trespass are all an example of this type of law.
What is civil law?