Topic 4: Governemnt and Democracy Flashcards
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Democracy
A system of government where citizens vote to elect leaders.
Representative Democracy
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.
Constitutional Monarchy
A system where a king or queen is head of state, but elected leaders govern according to a constitution.
Local Government
Manages community needs (e.g., parks, libraries, local roads, waste collection).
State Government
Oversees schools, hospitals, policing, and transport within a state.
Federal Government
Handles national matters like defense, immigration, taxation, and trade.
Political Parties in Australia
Groups with shared ideas that compete in elections to form a government.
Government Policy
The laws and decisions made by a government to address national issues.
Influences on People’s Political Choices
Factors like media, family, social values, and economic concerns that shape voting decisions.
Preferential Voting System
Voters rank candidates; votes are redistributed until someone wins with a majority.
Compulsory Voting
A law requiring eligible citizens to vote to ensure full democratic participation.
Political Parties in Australia
Groups with shared ideas that compete in elections to form a government.
Government Policy
The laws and decisions made by a government to address national issues.
Influences on People’s Political Choices
Factors like media, family, social values, and economic concerns that shape voting decisions.
Labor Party
Key Value: Social equity and workers’ rights.
Recent Policy: Increased bulk-billing incentives to make healthcare more affordable
Liberal Party
Key Value: Individual freedom and economic growth.
Recent Policy: Advocated for lower taxes and reduced government regulation to boost private sector efficiency.
Greens Party
Key Value: Environmental sustainability and social justice.
Recent Policy: Pushed for stronger climate action and renewable energy investment
