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THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY OF AUSTRALIA

THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY OF AUSTRALIA. Form of Leadership. Australia’s six states represent the six British colonies united to create the Commonwealth of Australia. Approved a constitution which gives the federal gov’t the right to pass laws on certain subjects

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THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY OF AUSTRALIA

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  1. THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY OF AUSTRALIA

  2. Form of Leadership • Australia’s six states represent the six British colonies united to create the Commonwealth of Australia. • Approved a constitution which gives the federal gov’t the right to pass laws on certain subjects • Land that is not claimed by the states is called a territory. • Territories cannot convene their own gov’t or pass laws. The Commonwealth makes laws for the territories

  3. Form of Leadership cont’d… • Head of State= Queen • Hereditary • Signs laws, commander-in-chief of the arem, nave, & air force • Does approve elections • Australia’s prime minister selects someone to represent the Queen in Australia…aka the “governor-general” (fulfills duties and responsibilities of the Queen in Australia)

  4. Governor General • The Queen is represented by Governor General who is appointed by monarch on recommendation of Prime Minister

  5. Form of Leadership con’t… • Head of Gov’t = Prime Minister • NOT DIRETLY ELECTED : Leader of the political party with the most members in the Commonwealth Parliament • Most powerful figure in Australia

  6. Type of Legislature • In Australia, elected gov’t operates the country • Every 4 years, people 18 and older vote for members of the Parliament • Parliament is in Canberra • BICAMERAL = two houses of government • Senate and House of Representatives

  7. Type of Legislature BOTH ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE • After the election, the political party that has the most seats in the H.O.R. selects a Prime Minister. SENATE House of Representatives

  8. Role of the Citizens • DEMOCRACY – voters choose lawmakers • Voting is compulsory meaning that everyone that is eligible to vote is REQUIRED to do so unless there is a good reason. (such as illness) • Australians can be fined or may have to go to court is they do not vote • Freedoms • Religion, speech, choose jobs, travel, vote • Very similar to level of freedom in the US

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