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What is Liberal Democracy?

A system where people choose their leaders by voting in free and fair elections. Everyone is equal under the law, with rights and freedoms such as freedom of speech.

What does the House of Representatives do?

Makes and debates laws. The political party with the most seats forms the government, and the Prime Minister is from this house.

What is the role of the Senate?

Reviews and checks laws made by the House of Representatives and represents the states and territories. It can approve, reject, or suggest changes to laws.

What are the responsibilities of the Federal Government?

Looks after the whole country, managing areas such as defence, immigration, Medicare, and foreign affairs.

What does the State Government do?

Looks after each state, handling responsibilities like schools, hospitals, police, and public transport.

What are the duties of Local Government?

Looks after the local community, managing services such as parks, libraries, rubbish collection, and local roads.

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

Anthony Albanese, who leads Australia and the Federal Government.

What is the role of the Opposition Leader?

Sussan Ley, who leads the largest party not in government and checks the government's decisions.

What are Lobby Groups?

Groups that try to influence government decisions, such as environmental groups.

What is Direct Action in a democratic context?

People peacefully protest to show support or disagreement with certain issues.

Who can vote in Australia?

Australians aged 18 and over can vote to choose their representatives.

What is the process of Preferential Voting?

Number candidates in order of preference. Votes are counted, and if no candidate has more than 50%, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and their votes are redistributed until one candidate has over 50%.

Provide an example of how Preferential Voting works.

If candidates A gets 40%, B gets 35%, and C gets 25% (eliminated), C's votes are shared between A and B. The one who finishes with over 50% wins.