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- - - - The Westminster system is a parliamentary system of government that was developed in England, which is now a constituent country within the United Kingdom
    - - Justice means punishing actions or words that are wrong and upholding things that are good. This helps ensure that wrongs will be ended and rights will be upheld thereby leading to a safer society for everyone.
    - - freedom of speech, expression and religious belief;
      - freedom of assembly and political participation;
      - rule of law; and
        other basic human rights.
      - freedom of election and being elected;
    - - Participatory democracy emphasizes the broad participation of constituents in the direction and operation of political systems. Etymological roots of democracy
    - - Democracy is a system of government in which people choose their rulers by voting for them in elections. Democracy is a system of running organizations, businesses, and groups in which each member is entitled to vote and take part in decisions.
    - - In a democracy, having rights and responsibilities is important. By having rights is gives Australians the power to be how they choose and go into different pathways for there life. While having responsibilities is respecting others beliefs and their lifestyles
  - - - State
        
        State government handles Schooling/education, Health care & Transportation.
        
        State government is responsible for creating state legislation that can become state law. They are also responsible for approving the state budget and initiating tax legislation
      - Local
        
        Local Government covers areas such as Garbage collection, Libraries, Child care centres and everything to do with in a local area such as Stirling or Forrest-field.
        
        Local government, authority to determine and execute measures within a restricted area inside and smaller than a whole state.
      - Federal
        
        It administers (puts into action) laws in relation to defence, immigration, foreign affairs, trade, postal services and taxation.
        
        Federal government can regulate interstate and foreign commerce, declare war and set taxing, spending and other national policies.
    - - Rights Before the police
        
        Right to interpreter
        
        In the event one doesn’t understand English well
        
        Right to an independent adult
        
        If under the age of 18 you have the right to request an appropriate adult (usually parent/guardian) to be present when being questioned.
        
        Right to remain silent
        
        Generally do not have to answer questions unless charged (except name & address)
        
        Right to refuse forensic samples.
        
        Such as giving over your hair, saliva, or fingerprints
    - - Labour
      - Liberal
  - - - Senate
        
        The Senate consists of 76 people , which are each elected to represent one of Australia's six states or two territories.
        
        Upper House
      - House of Representatives
        
        Propose, debate and vote on bills and amendments.
        
        Governor General
        
        Gives royal assent.
        
        Lower House
    - - Parliament comprises all the members elected to the House of Representatives and the Senate, whilst the Government comprises these members of the given party that has won the most seats in a legislative assembly,
  - - - Sociological
        
        Influences a voter's personal qualities
      - Psychological
        
        Influences how somebody sees politcs
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        Campaining
        
        Coercion
        
        Social Media
    - - Preferential voting is when a candidate running for parliament must receive more than half of the votes//Majority.
    - - Politics use social media as a way of campaigning their political parties. They use this tactic as statistic show that advertising through social media influences people to change their views on politics.
- - - - Deals with disputes between individuals ( family law, contract law, Tort law). If an individual has their rights infringed or is harmed by another person , He/she/they can sue the other part for damaged
        Protects individuals by dealing with their disputes over an action (or inaction) that results in loss or harm.
      - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO
        
        They both deal with different types of disputes, ones against people and one against Australia's Legal System.
    - - Law made by parliament
    - - Law made by judges
  - - - We have laws to establish boundaries and standards of acceptable behaviour. They also help maintain unified societies by preventing disputes from arising and placing order.
    - - Made by parliament (mostly)
  - - - Equality before the law
        
        All people must be treated equally before the law, regardless of their race, background, ethnicity or sex.
        
        Why is it imporant?
        
        Equality before the law is important as it ensure anti-discrimination amongst everybody :D
      - Independent Judicary
        
        The courts are separate from the elected parliament and government
        
        Why is it important?
        
        Having an independent judicary is important as it ensures nobody, not even the government, can be above the law
      - Right to appeal
        
        Allows people to appeal there case if they feel it is unfair or biased. Provided their reasons for appeal are at reasonable grounds.
        
        Why is it Important?
        
        The right to appeal is important as it allows an individual to have their own input on their case and allow any unfair properties to be looked upon and acted upon.
  - - - Asylum Seekers
        
        Discrimination
      - Intellectual disabilities
        
        Unable to register/defend themselves
      - Refugees
        
        Language Barries
  - - - Forced to answer against their own will
    - - Impacts how the court views a person due to online influence - Can influence the juries view
    - - Taking money from somebody to alter the outcome of a court case or trial.
    - - Increases cost and causes excessive emotional stress