Government Flashcards
(13 cards)
Definition of democracy.
A political system in which people hold the power, either directly or through representative democracy.
Definition of democratic values
A key concept in civics and citizenship: attitudes, values or beliefs that represent the system of democracy
Definition of justice
A key concept in civics and citizenship: The quality of being just: the concept of justice is based upon many differing view points and ultimately states that people and society should behave in a way that is fair, equal and balanced for all
Definition of participation
A key concept in civics and citizenship: the way in which individuals as good as citizens take part in and make a contribute to society.
Rights and responsibilities
Why are they important
Our rights ensure we are able I have a say in the way our country is run and are treated fairly in the process. On the other hand, our civic responsibilities ensure we contribute to our society in order to keep it going as a strong democracy.
Australian constitution
What is it
A document that describes the rules, or laws, that govern Australia and defines its structure, and its citizens rights
Levels of government
What are they
Federal government, state and territory government and local government.
Separation of power
How is it separated
It is divided into three main branches of government, they are the legislature, the executive and the judiciary.
Bicameral system
Definition
Australia’s parliament is bicameral, which means that there are two houses. They are the House of Representatives (also known as the lower house) and the Senate (also known as the upper house)
Westminster system
How is it structured
Is a form of parliamentary government originating in the United Kingdom’s
Main role of parliament
The main role of parliament is to make laws in areas that the Australian constitution identifies as the responsibility of the federal government.
The rule of law
What is it
Laws are the rules we must follow within a society. They are designed to protect our way in life by defining our rights and responsibilities.
The right to a fair trail definition
The right to a fair trial means that the person’s race, sex, characteristics or any other factors not related to the crime should not affect the outcome of the trial.
