4 Principles of australian government Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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liberal democracy
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system of government in which individual rights and freedoms are officially recognized and protected
2
Q
separation of powers
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A parliamentary system that ensures that no body has the power to make, apply, implement and interpret laws
3
Q
representative government
A
A parliamentary principle that requires members of parliament to make laws on behave of majority of voters
4
Q
responsible government
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A parliamentary principle that requires members of parliament to be held accountable by voters