Civics and Citizenship
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Democracy
a system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled or managed; they elect a
parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Democracy | a system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled or managed; they elect a
parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf |
Freedom | Rights, privileges and responsibilities for all withought inference of other citizens |
Equality | Rights, privileges and responsibilities withought discrimination |
Fairness | All people are treated fairly withought injustice |
Respect | Treating others with consideration |
Where and when was the Magna Carter signed? | 1215 in England |
How and who signed the Magna Carter | King John was forced to sign the Magna Carter by the nobles |
Westminster fetchers | Parliament makes law, 2 chambers, Prime minister leads government. Responsible government, Constitutional Monarchy, Separation of powers. |
Legislatures role | Makes laws |
Executive role | Approves laws |
Judiciary | Makes rulings or judgments about the law |
Legislature members | Govenener General. House of representatives, Senate |
Executive members | Prime Minister, Ministers, Departments |
Judiciary Members | Courts, Judges, Magistrates |
When did Australia become a federation ? | January 1st 1901 |
What is the constitution? | A written document that sets out the rules to govern our nation. |
Rule of law | |
Presumption of innocence | A person is innocent until proven guilty |
Burden of proof | The prosecutor must prove guilt |
Beyond reasonable doubt | Very strong evidence is needed to find someone guilty |
House of Representitives | Introduces and passes laws
151 MPs |
Senate | Reviews and can suggest changes in laws
76 Senators 12 per state 2 per territory |
Prime Minister | Leader of Australia |
Govener General | Represents the king |
Referendom | A vote to change the constitution |