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fChapter 3 HASS
You are a black man.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rule of law | A legal principle that all citizen are subject to the law and are equal before the law |
| Australian constitution | The foundational legal document that establishes the framework for the governing of Australia |
| Laws | The system of rules that regulates the actions of citizens |
| Freedom of speech | Sharing information, expressing opinions, debating ideas openly. Limits are set to prevent hate speech. |
| Freedom of association | Joining groups or organisations, forming political parties, working with others |
| Freedom of assembly | Meeting peacefully, organising protests, gathering for events. Can be limited by state governments if disturbing a busy road, etc. |
| Freedom of religion | Practicing any religion, expressing religious views, choosing no religion |
| Freedom of movement | Crossing state borders, leaving and returning to Australia, choosing where to live. These are limited as we cannot trespass on private property. It can also be limited for an accused person before trial. |
| Federal elections are held at a minimum of every... | Three years |
| Right | Entitlement to be treated in a particular way |
| Dissent | Disagreeing with a decision, opinion or set of beliefs and expressing that disagreement |
| When do you vote? | All Australian citizens over 18 are legally required to enrol to vote. You can enrol anytime after you turn 16. |
| Pre-poll vote | Alternative voting method - Voters can go to early voting centres up to three weeks before the election |
| Postal vote | Alternative voting method - Voters can apply to receive and send their votes by mail |
| Absentee vote | Alternative voting method - Voters can vote interstate or overseas at designated places |
| Preferential voting | Voting system where voters rank candidates in order of preferance |
| Optional preferential voting | Voters can nominate their main preferences without numbering every candidate |
| Proportional representation | Voters may vote above the line or below the line. ATL requires completing at least six boxes in preferential order. BTL requires at least twelve boxes to be numbered. |
| Electorate | An area of Australia that elects one member to parliament |
| How do MPs help the community? | They can help individual voters with welfare or immigration. They also visit clubs, schools, and community groups and support local projects. They also bring voters' concerns to parliament. |
| Balance of power | Distribution of authority and responsibilities among the branches of government |
| Branches of government | Legislature, Judiciary, Executive |
| Division of powers | Federal, state, local |
| Opposition | The party that has the next highest number of seats. |
| Electoral roll | An official list of people who are registered and eligible to vote in elections. People on this list can vote, work at polling places, join political parties and run as a candidate. |
| Six categories of political participation | Voluntary work, informal political action, activities with political implications (not focused on change), awareness-raising, altruistic acts, general social participation |
| Ways to contact representatives | Writing letters and emails, making phone calls, requeting meetings, attending community forums and meetings, following and engaging on social media |
| Interest group | An organisation that seeks to influence government policy on specific issues |
| Lobby group | A group that actively tries to persuade politicians to support their cause. They often research issues deeply, meet with politicians, run media campaigns and propose policy changes. |
| Direct action | Showing dissent for the government and trying to influence their decisions and the views of the public |
| Types of direct action | Peaceful protests, public campaigns e.g. petitions, effective direct action |
| Bill of rights | A list of the most important rights to the citizens of a country. Australia doesn't have one as the citizens' rights are already listed in other documents. |
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