Political parties Flashcards
(12 cards)
Explain the role of political parties in Australia.
Political parties run the government if they win the most seats. They make plans, represent people, help make new laws and check the government actions. They do what they believe are best for the people.
Explain why political parties have a party platform.
Political parties have a party platform to share their ideas and plans. It helps voters understand what the party stands for and what they will do if they vote for them/win the election.
What is a political spectrum?
The political spectrum is a way to show different political beliefs. It consists of Left wing and Right wing. Left= wants more government help and equality (Labour and Greens). Right= wants less government and more individual choice (Liberal and One Nation Party). It helps people understand where parties stand.
Different factors that can impact voter decisions.
- personal values/beliefs
- party policies
- leaders and candidates
- media/advertising
- current issues (economy, health, environment)
Different ways that parties can campaign.
- TV, radio and online ads
- social media posts and videos
- posters
- signs
- door knocking
- text messages/calls
- speeches and public events
- debates
- flyers/pamphlets
How are votes counted in Australian elections?
Votes are counted usuing preferential voting for the House of Representatives and proportional voting for the Senate.
What is proportional voting?
Voters choose parties or candidates. Each party needs a certain number of votes (a quota) to win a seat. Seats are given based on how many quotas a party reaches. Extra votes (surplus) from winning parties and preferences from other candidates help fill remaining setas. This way, the number of seats a party gets matches the percentage of votes they recieve
What is preferential voting?
Voters number the candidates in order. If a candidates gets more than 50% of the first preference votes, they win. If no one gets 50%, the candidate with the fewest votes is removed. Their votes are given to the next preferred candidate on those ballots. This continues until one candidate has over 50% and is declared the winner.
List the positives and negatives about political campaigning.
Positives- informs voters about parties and policies, encourages voter participation, helps parties connect with communities, allows candidates to explain their plans and can highlight important issues.
Negatives- can spread misinformation or exaggeration, sometimes focuses more on attacking opponents than issues, expensive and can favor wealthy parties and can create division or negativity in society.
Analyse how social media is used to influence public political understanding.
Social media shares political news fast and lets parties talk directly to voters. People can discuss ideas, but it can also spread wrong information. It targets groups with messages that can shape opinions very quickly.
Evaluate the efficacy of social media political campaigns.
Social media political campaigns are effective because they reach many people quickly and cheaply. They allow parties to target specific groups and engage voters directly. Social media can create virl content that boosts awareness and sup[ort. However, their impact depends on how well the campaign connects with users and manages misinformation.
Understand your groups political platform and policies.
Future focus party. Our policies are- healthcare, environment, taxation and education. We are a centre left wing government who want whats best for the people.
