Rights and Freedoms in Australia and China

What does 'one-party state' mean?

• A political system controlled by a single party.
• A government led by a coalition of parties.
• A system where multiple parties compete equally.

What does 'two-party state' mean?

• A political system dominated by two major parties.
• A government led by a single political party.
• A system where there are ONLY two political parties.

Which country is a 'one-party state'?

• Australia

• China

Who are the two dominant political parties in Australia?

• Green Party of Australia and National Party of Australia
• Liberal Party of Australia and Australian Labor Party
• Australian Democrats and One Nation
• Liberal Democrats and Family First Party

How many houses make up the Legislative Branch of Australia? What are they called?

• 3 houses: House of Commons, House of Lords, and Senate.
• 1 house: National Assembly.
• 2 houses: House of Representatives and Senate.

How many houses make up the Legislative Branch of China? What are they called?

• 1 house: The National People's Congress (NPC)

• 2 houses: The Central People's Government and the Standing Committee

• 3 houses: National Assembly, People's Congress, and Political Consultative Council.

How does Australia create laws?

• Australia creates laws through a parliamentary process involving the introduction, debate, and approval of bills by both houses of Parliament.
• Laws are created by a presidential decree.
• Laws are established through public voting without parliamentary involvement.

What is an advantage of a parliamentary process involving two houses of Parliament (as seen in Australia)?

• Reduced representation of diverse viewpoints.
• Faster decision-making with less debate.
• Increased scrutiny and balanced decision-making.

What is another word for 'increased scrutiny and balanced decision-making'?

• Evaluation

• Checks and Balances

• Judgment

What is a disadvantage of a parliamentary process involving two houses of Parliament (as seen in Australia)?

• More representation of diverse opinions.
• Increased efficiency in decision-making.
• Gridlock due to disagreements between the two houses.