Government and Legal Systems Flashcard

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What is representative democracy?

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A system where citizens vote for representatives to make decisions on their behalf

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What is the federal parliamentary system?

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A system where powers are divided between a national and state governments, and representatives are elected to a parliament

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What does accountability mean?

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The obligation of individuals or organisations to account for their activities and accept responsibility

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What is the separation of powers?

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The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another

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What is the Australian constitution?

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The set of rules by which Australia is governed

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What is freedom of speech?

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The right to express opinions without government restriction

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What is freedom of association?

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The right to join groups or associations

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What is freedom of assembly?

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The right to hold public meetings and form associations without interference by the government

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What is freedom of religion?

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The right to practise whatever religion one chooses

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What is freedom of movement?

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The right of individuals to travel freely within a country or to leave and return to it