exam Flashcards
(28 cards)
role of political parties
to preselect party candidates for local, state and federal elections.
role of independents
represent an electorate, state or territory like all parliment members. can introduce their own bills
formation of gov
formed in lower house HOR 151 seats =. need 76 seats to form gov. gov formed when majority is acheived. if dont get 76 then coalation occurs
coalition
when parties of the same interests join together to get more votes greens-labour liberal-nationals
citizens choices are shaped at election time
media- tv and radio
advertising-catchy jingles and slogans expose oppositions weaknesses
opinion polls-include people in decisions
social media influence peoples understanding of issues
people will become aware and repost and more people willl become aware of the issue and want to help e. g global warming animal abuse and extinction
key principles of justice system
all individuals equal before the law-everyone treated the same no matter race or religion
right to a reasonable appeal-person is able to have the decision received by another judge or independent
judicary is independent and impartial -gov cant influence the decision of a judge
factors that undermine the application of the principles of justice
bribery-can accept bribes to influence their decision over case
coercion of witnesses- when person commits offense or attempts to influence a witness in a proceeding
trial by media-impact of tv or newspaper on a persons reputation.
court delays-when the amount of time between the commencement n the conclusion of the court proceeeding
legal rules
rule where if u break it you can receive a punishment thats major like a fine usually created by gov
non legal rules
rule where if you break it the consequences are less major like detention and are created by a group or organisation you are part of
values of labour
personal choice, lifestyle, culture discrimination for religion, personal matters, environmental regulations
values of liberal
economic freedom, support laws that restrict behaviour that violates traditional values, support strong military, oppose high taxes
gov are held acccountable
party of coalation must maintain the support of the majority of members in the HOR to ensure it
factors that influence voting
religion- more likely to vote for someone that values their religion or is a part of it
gender-women more likely to vote for left side of spectrum while men vote for the right
social media threatens justice system
jurors can search up info about accused to influence their decision in court.
biome
naturally occuring area that contains different flora and fauna that have adapted to its climate
factors that change biomes
deforestation, introducing invasive species, hunting animals, polluting rivers
grassland
soil basalt
fauna snakes, dingos, kangaroos
flora cacti
medium temp
tropical forest
medium temp
soil is deep, drained
evergreen trees
possums
relationship between climate and agricultural regions
climate regiions determine what reigons agricultural regons can go in. e.g cant farm in deserts but can in temperate forest
sustainability of australias soils for food
most nutrient poor and unproductive in the world. because suffers from soil degradation
soil degradation
the decline in soild condition caused by its inproper use or poor management
climate graph
shows the average temp and rainfall in a particular area
temp line graph
rain bar
food secuity
a state where everyone have access at all times to enough safe nutritious food to sustain a healthy life
