DFAT, Australia's Economy, and Political Systems Flashcards

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering DFAT's international roles, poverty reduction, gender equity, sanctions, peacekeeping, economic sectors, and comparative political systems.

Within DFAT, __________ represent Australia in other countries and communicate with foreign governments.

Diplomats

__________ is defined as money, resources, supplies, or support given to other countries to help them improve people's lives.

Foreign aid

Giving someone food is an example of short-term assistance, while helping them gain an education and find employment provides __________ development.

long-term

While equality means giving everyone the same thing, __________ means recognising and addressing the barriers that prevent people from having equal opportunities.

equity

Restrictions placed on a country, organisation, or individual to influence their behaviour are known as __________.

sanctions

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Australia applied sanctions that included financial restrictions, trade restrictions, and __________.

travel bans

While DFAT manages diplomatic contributions, Australian military personnel deployed to international peacekeeping missions are sent through the __________.

Australian Defence Force

In 1999, Australia led the international military force called __________ in East Timor to help restore security and stability.

INTERFET

To help Pacific Island countries prepare for natural disasters, DFAT supports __________ warning systems so communities have time to move to safety.

early

The __________ sector of the economy involves collecting or extracting natural resources, such as farming, fishing, and mining.

primary

The __________ sector of the economy involves manufacturing and construction, such as turning wheat into flour and making bread.

secondary

The __________ economic sector provides services to people and businesses, including jobs such as teachers, doctors, and shop assistants.

tertiary

The __________ sector involves knowledge, information, research, and technology, including data analysts and scientists.

quaternary

In the economy, __________ include banks that hold people's money, provide loans, and help businesses access funds to grow.

financial institutions

A political system where citizens participate in decision-making, usually by voting for representatives, is called a __________.

democracy

A political system where one person or a small group holds most political power with limited citizen influence is a __________.

dictatorship

Saudi Arabia is commonly classified as an __________ monarchy because the monarch holds most or all of the governing power.

absolute

Australia is classified as both a representative democracy and a __________ monarchy because the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution and laws.

constitutional

A political system where religious leaders or religious laws hold significant authority over government decisions, such as in Iran, is a __________.

theocracy

A political system that combines features of different systems, such as holding elections while maintaining authoritarian control, is known as a __________ system.

hybrid