Politics Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are Political Parties?
Organized groups with shared beliefs aim to form government and influence decisions.
What are Independents?
Candidates not affiliated with a party, focusing on local or specific issues.
What is a Representative Government?
A system where elected representatives make decisions on behalf of citizens.
What is Majority Rule?
A party needs 76 out of 151 seats in the House of Representatives to form a government.
What is a Coalition Government?
Formed when multiple parties join forces to achieve a majority.
What is a Minority Government?
A government that doesn’t hold a majority and relies on independents or smaller parties.
What is Universal Suffrage?
All Australian citizens aged 18+ have the right to vote.
What is a Secret Ballot?
Votes are cast privately to prevent pressure or coercion.
What is Compulsory Voting?
All eligible citizens are legally required to vote. Fines apply for non-compliance.
What is an Electorate?
A geographical area represented by one member in Parliament.
What is an Opinion Poll?
Surveys are conducted to gauge public opinion on candidates or issues.
What is Preferential Voting?
Voters rank candidates in order of preference. Votes are redistributed until a majority is reached.
What is Proportional Representation?
A system used in the Senate where candidates must meet a specific quota to be elected.
What is a Scrutineer?
A candidate’s representative ensures a fair and transparent vote count.
What is a Quota?
The required number of votes to win a seat in a proportional representation election.
What are Formal Votes?
Ballots completed correctly and counted towards the final result.
What are Informal Votes?
Ballots were completed incorrectly and excluded from the count.
