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civics and citizenship
6 key concepts of civics and citizenship
Justice
it can mean different things to people from different society could end up in punishment which could be go to jail long term or short term or get fined
rights and responsibilities
The entitlement and distribute
Democratic Values
the beliefs and ideals held by a demo crazy
The Westminster system
Australia's system of government is based on British parliament
Democracy
Comes from Greek works 'demo' meaning citizens 'kratos' meaning rules, system of government
Participation
A good citizen contribes to false part in society voting
The Australian constitution
Its a book of rules on how to govern Australia
Establishing the government outlining the government making sure people in government have been by people, stating rights and responsibility's, outlining roles and duties, making sure people obey the law
The separation of power
Executive
The power to administer the law
Prime minster and senior minsters
Government department
Governor general
( the queen's representative)
Judiciary
The power to apply the law
High court
other federal courts
Legislature
The the power create the law
Senate
( upper house)
House of representatives
( lower house )
Three levels of government
State government
Make laws for the entire state that you are in
Some examples for state government are high schools, primary schools and public transport
Local government
Makes laws for local parts of Australia
Some examples for local government are parks, garbage and collection
Federal government
Makes the laws for the entire country
Some examples for federal government are marriage, defence and money
Australia's legal system
Made up of
organisations who enforce the laws
police
People who make the laws
courts
Purpose
we receive justice
we are all treated fairly
Make sure the laws are followed
Australia's legal system= justice system
Referendums
The 1967 successful referendum
Almost 94% of all Australia said yes and the majority in all six states said yes
The 1999 unsuccessful referendum
There was know majority in any of the states and no majority in the whole of Australia
Federation
Federation is when 6 British colonies came together to make Australia a nation