Civics Year 10

Question 1

Australias System of Government

Answer 1

A combination of different systems. Constitutional monarchy and Representative Democracy

Question 2

define constitutional monarchy

Answer 2

a country with a king or queen whose powers are limited by a democratic government.

Question 3

define representative democracy

Answer 3

a system of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Question 4

what system of government does indonesia have

Answer 4

presidential democratic republic

Question 5

presidential democratic republic

Answer 5

a form of government that combines elements of both a presidential system and a democratic republic.

Question 6

separation of powers

Answer 6

legislative
executive
judicial

Question 7

legislative

Answer 7

Makes laws
Typically bicameral (two houses)
Lower house (e.g., House of Representatives)
Upper house (e.g., Senate)

Question 8

executive

Answer 8

Enforces laws
Headed by an indirectly elected Prime Minister
Cabinet members directly voted in by the people

Question 9

judicial

Answer 9

Interprets laws
Ensures fair application of laws
System of courts with a High Court at the top

Question 10

voting system used in lower house

Answer 10

preferential voting

Question 11

voting system in upper house

Answer 11

proportional voting

Question 12

threats to australian democracy

Answer 12

organised crime
corruption
lawlessness
vested interests

Question 13

vested interests

Answer 13

groups or individuals who have a stake in particular policies or industries.
Seek to influence government decisions to benefit their own interests, rather than public interest.

Question 14

corruption

Answer 14

abuse of public office for private gain.

Question 15

organised crime

Answer 15

threatens the national security
networks that undertake very carefully planned criminal activities

Question 16

lawlessness

Answer 16

a situation where laws are not obeyed or enforced.

Question 17

safeguards to democracy

Answer 17

compulsory voting
dissent
uphold shared values

Question 18

dissent

Answer 18

the right to oppose or disagree with the views held by the government

Question 19

uphold shared values

Answer 19

governments make and enforce laws that protect our shared values

Question 20

negotiation

Answer 20

parties get together and discuss the dispute to reach a settlement

Question 21

mediation

Answer 21

parties meet before an independant third party who helps discuss dispute

Question 22

reconciliation

Answer 22

renewing relationship, requires forgiveness

Question 23

how elections work in australia

Answer 23

australians vote for members in both houses of federal parliament

Question 24

4 key ideas of aus democracy

Answer 24

active and engaged citizens
inclusive society
free and franchised elections
rule of law

Question 25

difference between aus elections and other nations

Answer 25

Compulsory Voting Preferential Voting in HOR Proportional voting in Senate Fixed Term Parliaments (executive: 3 yrs, can serve as many times as elected) free and fair elections

Question 26

define democracy

Answer 26

system of gov where the people have the power to participate in decision-making.

Question 27

the RIGHT to dissent

Answer 27

-can oppose in public -freedom to assemble- protest against government

Question 28

what reasons limit peoples rights to freedom of speech

Answer 28

Defamation National Security Racial Discrimination

Question 29

when was federation introduced?

Answer 29

jan 1st 1901

Question 29

inconsistency between state and federal?

Answer 29

federal always overrides

Question 30

what does demos mean

Answer 30

people

Question 31

what does kratos mean

Answer 31

power

Question 32

preferential voting (in HOR)

Answer 32

Each HoR contest elects a single representative. Multiple vote counts to determine an absolute majority. Votes are transferred between candidates based on voter preferences.

Question 33

proportional voting

Answer 33

a voting system for multi member electorates where more than one person is elected to represent the people who live there.