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Question 1

Define Democracy?

Answer 1

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, elected representatives to run the country

Question 2

Explain the role and key features of the House of Representatives

Answer 2

Role; makes laws, or fix laws that have already been made. The house of reps is where the government is formed and where the peoples interests are represented.

Question 3

Explain the role and key features of the Senate

Answer 3

decides on matters of national interest. represents peoples interests in state and territories. debates and votes on bills.

Question 4

Define and give an example of the types of voting systems:
a) First-past the post
b) Preferential
c) Proportional

Answer 4

First-past the post: each voter makes a mark next to one candidate on the ballot paper. The candidate who wins the most votes in each constituency is elected.

Preferential: The term “preferential voting” means voters can indicate an order of preferences for candidates on the ballot paper, i.e. who they want as their 1st choice, 2nd choice and so on. Back to top.

Proportional: is the term which describes a group of electoral systems used to elect candidates in multi-member electorates. Parties, groups and independent candidates are elected to the Parliament in proportion to the number of votes they receive.

Question 5

What does jurisdiction mean?

Answer 5

the official power to make legal decisions and judgements.

Question 6

What are the three types of courts

Answer 6

Magistrate, Supreme, District

Question 7

Define civil law and give two examples

Answer 7

Is the dispute between individuals and private parties eg. financial issues, housing

Question 8

Define criminal Law and give two examples

Answer 8

a system of law concerned with the punishment of offenders eg. assult, dangerous driving.

Question 8

Define criminal Law and give two examples

Answer 8

a system of law concerned with the punishment of offenders eg. assult, dangerous driving.

Question 9

Who is disadvantaged most by our legal system?

Answer 9

Children and young people

Question 10

Define Coalition

Answer 10

a temporary collaboration of two or more separate parties

Question 11

define minister

Answer 11

forms the decision making process

Question 12

define party platform

Answer 12

formal setup of principle goals which are supported by a political party or individual

Question 13

define shadow minister

Answer 13

members of the opposition chosen by the leader of opposition

Question 14

define political party

Answer 14

made up of individuals who organize to win elections.