Vocab Flashcards
(51 cards)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
The original inhabitants of Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission is
An independent commission which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches
Australian Public Services are
Government departments and people employed by them
Civil unrest is
A demonstration and riot by a large number of people, usually protesting against a government decision or policy
A coalition is
The joining of two or more political parties, usually to form a government or opposition
What is a commission
A group of people with an official responsibility
What is the constitution
The supreme law of Australia that the government must follow
What is constitutional monarchy
A country in which a king or queen is the head of state, whose powers are limited by the constitution
What is a court
A place where legal cases are heard by a judge or magistrate
What is a criminal trial
A hearing of facts by a court to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime
What is cyber abuse
Behavior that uses technology to threaten, intimidate, harass or humiliate someone with the intent to hurt them
What is a democracy
Government by the people through elected representatives
What is domestic and family violence
Behavior or threats that aim to control a partner (or child) by causing fear or threatening their safety
What is drug trafficking
Carrying or buying drugs to sell them illegally
What is an election
A process through which citizens choose people to represent them in parliament
What is an electoral roll
List of people registered to vote in an election or referendum
What is an electorate
Districts made up of voters who vote to elect politicians in the House of Representatives (think green house)
What does it mean to enforce the law
To ensure people follow the law
What is equality
The same in status
What is executive power
The power and authority to administer laws
One of the three powers under the Australian Constitution
What is a fair go
That everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life
What is a federation
The union of colonies into one nation, where the colonies retain certain powers
What is the First Fleet
The group of 11 ships that sailed from Britain to New South Wales under Captain Arthur Phillip to establish a convict settlement
What is a floral emblem
National flower
