Definitions
Define the constitution
The Australian Constitution is the founding document of our nation and rule source of law in the country.
Which House of parliament has red seats?
Senate
List two responsibilities that the FEDERAL government controls
Defence force, Money and Taxes
How many readings of a bill in the House of Reps are needed to pass a law?
3 times
Define the term Minister
Ministers are members of the Australian Government who have been given an area of responsibility for how Australia is run. eg. health, environment, defence, foreign affairs, trade and immigration.
What colour seats does the House of Reps have?
Green
List two responsibilities that the STATE government controls
Hospitals and Health care, Roads and transport
True or False?
When a Bill is being passed through the parliament, it passes through the Senate first.
False - It is passed through the House of Reps
Define democracy
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
True or False?
The Governor General swear new Ministers into the government?
True
List TWO things in the community that the LOCAL government is responsible for controlling?
Parks, community water systems, local police, roadways and parking
Define Absolute Majority
The winning person must have over 50% of the TOTAL AVAILABLE votes.
Define monarchy
political system based upon the undivided sovereignty or rule of a single person. eg Queen/King
True or False?
Both the Prime Minister AND Governor General can
Represent the Queen in Australia
What term do we use to keep all three bodies that make the laws for Australia, separate? (The Executive, Parliament, Judiciary)
Seperation of Powers
Define Referendum
A referendum is a system of voting used to decide on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution
Define federation of states
A federation is a political entity characterised by a union of partially self-governing provinces, states, or other regions under a central federal government.
Identify two ways that ordinary people can participate in the decisions made by the government in Australia
Voting in elections, Joining an interest group, Participating in a strike, Participating in a protest, Signing a petition
True or False?
Parliament is in charge of putting laws into action
False - It is the executive goverment
How many people need to vote “YES” for a referendum question to be agreed to?
Double Majority - A majority of the States AND majority of Australian people.