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Define
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Evaluate
To ascertain the value or amount of; appraise carefully.
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Bicameral
A parliament consisting of two legislative houses, or chambers.
Unicameral
A parliament consisting of one legislative house, or chamber.
Division of powers
The vesting of powers within different levels of government.
Absolute majority
Half the number of votes received in an election plus one.
Federalism
The division and sharing of power between the national and state governments.
Westminster system
The democratic parliamentary system based on the British system of parliament.
Parliament
The Australian Parliament consists of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
Constitution
A set of fundamental principles according to which a nation or state is governed.
Constitutional monarchy
A type of government based on a constitution with a queen or king as its head of state.
Responsible government
A system of government in which ministers are accountable to the parliament.
Preferential voting system
A system where voters are required to number all candidates in order of preference.
Proportional voting system
A system where candidates are elected according to the proportion of votes achieved by their party.
Foreign Aid
Assistance from one country to another, aiming to reduce poverty and promote development.
Development Aid
Long-term aid supporting the general development of a country.
Emergency Aid
Short-term aid used primarily in natural disasters for immediate relief.
NGO
Non-Government Organisation, which operates independently from government control.
Separation of powers
A governance model dividing authority among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Legislative
Refers to parliaments' function to make new laws or change/remove existing ones.
Executive
The branch that administers legislation passed by parliament.
Judicial
Consists of the judiciary and the courts, which make judgments about the law.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A declaration adopted by the UN in 1948, outlining fundamental human rights.
Peacekeepers
UN personnel responsible for maintaining peace and security in conflict areas.
High Court
The court that interprets the constitution in Australia.
Quota
The proportion of votes needed for candidates in proportional voting.
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