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Civics study : (Political Ideologies (Monarchy (All power lies in one…

- - - - Direct
        
        All people can individually contribute to the democratic process.
        
        This is not in practice anymore; the most famous historical example is Greece, though in Greece women and poor people etc couldn't participate.
      - Representative
        
        People elect a leader to govern them
- - - - Adapted from Britain
      - Used by countries that are part of the commonwealth
      - Features of the system
        
        Appointed head of state
    - - Marker of a true democratic system
      - Voting:
        
        In Australia, elections are held regularly
        
        All Australian citizens over 18 must vote
        
        Australia is one of only 10 countries with compulsory voting. These are the others.
        
        Argentina
        
        Brazil
        
        Democratic republic of congo
        
        Ecuador
        
        Luxemburg
        
        Nauru
        
        Peru
        
        Singapore
        
        Uruguay
      - A way for citizens to express their political views
      - Members of the house of representatives elected every 3 years
      - No limits on how many terms a person can serve
        
        In the US there is (2 terms or 8 years)
        
        In Australia, Sir Robert Menzies held the position of prime minister for 18 years and John Howard held it for 13 years
    - - Represents country in global forums and provides leadership on international and domestic issues.
      - In Australia our prime minister is technically not our head of state, it is the queen as we are part of the commonwealth.
      - Highest political position in the country
      - The Queens representative in Australia is called the Governor general