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Civics n Citizenship

Year 9 Humanities

TermDefinition
Majority Government One party wins 76+ seats
Coalition Government Two parties join together to reach 76 seats
Minority Government Occurs when a major political party doesn't win enough seats, leaving minor parties and independents with the "balance of power" to decide which party forms government
Balance of Power The largest party forms a government by negotiating key voting support from independents, who hold balance of power
Double dissolution Occurs when the Governer General dissolves (shuts down)both the Senate and House of Representatives for an election to take place
Independent candidate Not part of a political party
how independent/minor parties can influence decisions for kids Holding the balance of power: Minor parties force governments to fund schools, childcare, and youth services in exchange for the passing votes needed to enact laws.
What are the 3 key roles in policy making? The Prime Minister, Cabinet and Parliament
The role of Prime Minister in policy making Set national agenda and choose cabinet ministers
The role of Cabinet in policy making Debate different options before making decisions and deciding which policies become bills (laws)
The role of Parliament in policy making Vote to pass or reject laws (a policy only becomes a law if parliament approves it)
State Court Hierarchy Magistrates, County/District then Supreme
Federal Court Hierarchy Federal Circuit and Family, Federal then High
What cases does the magistrates court hear? minor criminal cases and small civil disputes
What cases does the count/district court hear? serious criminal cases and larger civil cases
What cases does the supreme court hear? Most serious criminal cases, very large or complex civil cases (Judge and Jury)
What cases does the Federal Circuit and Family court hear? family law cases, visa and migration matters and issues involving federal law about families
What cases does the federal court hear? Disputes involving businesses, workplace law, human rights and discrimination and environmental law
Fairness In the legal system, fairness means everyone is treated the same and decisions are made without bias
Equality Everyone is treated fairly in the legal system, no matter their race, gender, or family background
Access Everyone should be able to use the legal system when they need to. This includes being able to afford legal help, understanding their rights
Key aspects of Fairness
Key aspects of Equality
Key aspects of Access
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