9 C&C Topic 20.2 + 20.3

What is a political party?

• A group of friends who meet to discuss politics.

• A group of people with similar beliefs aiming to influence government policies.

• A government department.

• A union of workers.

What is a coalition?

• A debate between two political parties.

• A group of independents who oppose the government.

• A temporary or permanent partnership between two or more political parties.

• A national election campaign.

Why is the trade union movement influential within the Labor Party?

• Because unions fund political campaigns.

• Because the Labor Party was founded by the trade union movement to provide a voice for working people.

• Because unions create laws for the government.

• Because unions control Parliament.

What common factor has allowed the Liberal Party and National Party to form a coalition for over 65 years?

• They both represent farmers.

• They share many political ideologies.

• They are both small parties.

• They both oppose the Greens.

Which of the following is a similarity between the Liberal and Labor parties?

• Minimal government interference.

• Equal opportunity for all.

• Encouragement of private enterprise.

• Sharing wealth and power evenly.

Which of the following is a difference between the Liberal and Labor parties?

• Both want improved living standards.

• Both want a fair and humane society.

• Labor supports sharing wealth and power more evenly.

• Labor encourages more private competition.

What are the key policies of the Greens?

• Environmental action and social justice.

• Lower taxes and more business freedom.

• Support for coal and mining industries.

• Limiting renewable energy development.

Why is it difficult for an independent candidate to win a seat in the House of Representatives?

• They cannot run in elections.

• They have no policies.

• They lack the broad support across electorates that major parties have.

• They must sit in the Senate.

How are party leaders chosen?

• By the Prime Minister.

• By citizens in an election.

• By members of their party, not always at the same time as a general election.

• By the Governor-General.

Why do you think so many minor parties are centred around an individual politician?

• Because it is easier to remember their names.

• Because individuals can use their profile to establish new parties.

• Because political parties do not allow groups.

• Because the media does not report on major parties.