politics unit 3 AOS 1

political culture

deeply ingrained attitudes, beliefs, values and behaviours that shape how individuals and groups perceive and participate in political processes

literal democracy

power of government is limited and counterbalanced by the rights and freedoms of individuals, which are protected by constitutions, established norms and institutions. 

responsible government

expectation that executive governments must be answerable to parliaments

constitutional government

political system's ability to follow the body of laws and rules that set out how a state or country must be governed. 

constitutional monarchy

a monarch serves as the head of state within the parameters of a constitution, with limited powers, while an elected government (typically a parliament) is the primary political authority

commitment to rule based orders

political actor's adherence to the framework of norms and laws that shape the operation of the broader political system.

accountability

Everyone who holds public office, politicians and public servants, have an expectation placed upon them that they will be held responsible for their actions to the people who vote for or employ them. Public servants are held accountable by their ministers, who are accountable to parliament and their electorate