glossary 3 Flashcards
(12 cards)
judicial power
the power and authority to interpret and apply the laws, one of the three powers under the Australian Constitution
The courts in Australia have judicial power
legislative power
the power and authority to make and change the laws, one of the three powers under the Australian Constitution
Under the Constitution, Parliament has legislative power
liberties (liberty)
personal freedom and independence
In our democratic society, people have freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of religion and
freedom of association. We value these liberties.
magistrate
a judge of a lower court
The magistrate found the thief guilty and sent him to jail.
mateship
helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times
national anthem
national song
Australia’s national anthem is ‘Advance Australia Fair’.
parliamentary democracy-
a system of government based on the regular election of representatives to parliament by the citizens
In a parliamentary democracy, the people vote for their representatives.
political party
a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed and usually seek to be elected
Members of a political party meet regularly, for example, to discuss improvements to public transport.
racism
prejudice, discrimination, harassment or hatred directed at someone because of their race, colour, national or
ethnic origin
Racism is against the law in Australia and should be reported to the police. Complaints can also be made to
the Australian Human Rights Commission.
referendum
a vote by all voters on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution
In a 1967 referendum, the people voted to count Aboriginal peoples in the census
representative
a person who acts or speaks for others
respect
show consideration for someone as a person, or a decision they have made
