Separation/levels of powers + Australian Constitution Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is the Australian Constitution?
The Australian Constitution is a document that outlines what responsibilities the separation of powers get, and what laws they can and cant pass
What are the arms/branches of powers?
(separation of powers) Legislative, executive and judicial
What are the levels of government?
federal, state, local
what are the civics and citizenship concepts?
democracy. democratic values, rights and responsibilities, westminster system, participation, justice.
What is the westminster system?
it is a form of parliamentry government that originated in the uk.
What is Justice?
it is a concept of c&c, and its means that everyone is treated fairly.
What are democratic values?
they are principles and values that keep democracy strong, examples, respect, equality, fairness, freedom.
What does the legislative have
