VCE Australian & Global Politics Unit 1 AOS 1

Socialism

A left wing political ideology which revolves around the belief that the government should own production and wealth on the peoples behalf.

Cuba

Legalised private small /medium businesses in 2021 as a result of people protesting about the economic collapse → Socialism is ineffective.

Ideology

A set of values and beliefs a group of people have in common regarding how the world should be organised politically.

Soft Power

The use of appeal and attraction to achieve goals.

Moderate

Rejecting extreme viewpoints and having a mainstream perspective.

Everyday politics

Friendship group at school, workplace gossip, couple parting ways.

Politburo Standing Committee

The core leadership group of CPC that enacts and amends all laws.

Theocracy

A governmental system that centres religious beliefs.

Authoritarianism

A system of government characterised by a strong central government and limited democratic rights and freedoms.

Fascism

A right wing political ideology which usually has a dictatorial leader and their severe beliefs of nationalism, authoritarianism and anti-democracy.

Reactionary

Someone who wants to revert to traditionalism and reverse political changes.

Liberal

Believing in equality, freedom and human rights.

Federalism

A government system where law making powers are separated between a national/central government and state/regional governments.

Legitimacy

When political power is widely accepted by the population, typically through democratic means.

Hard power

When an actor uses force and coercion to achieve their aims

Representative democracy

A political system where the legislative and executive branches are operated by elected citizens on behalf of the people.

Informal politics

Power structure of personal relations between people to obtain power.

Political power

The use of a states internal political machinery to influence citizens actions.

Formal politics

The dominant frame of reference when considering the nature of politics, associated with the 24 hour news cycle

Liberal democracy

Individual freedoms and rights are recognised and protected and it emphasises the separation of powers.

Populist Faction

________: Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League.

Constitutional monarchy

A political system with a monarch, and their authority and powers are defined by the constitution.

Authority

The power of a person or group over other people in a political power context

Separation of powers

The three branches of government (legislative, executive and judiciary) should be kept separate from each other to avoid abuse of power and power is evenly distributed

Left-wing

This political label emphasises progress, reform and social equality

Right-wing

This political label is based on conservative beliefs, reaction and tradition

Conservative

This political ideology focuses on traditional family structures and social values

Westminster parliamentary government

Bicameral democratic system that originated in England

Dominance of major parties

Australian Labor Party and Liberal Party of Australia

China’s Governing style

Marxist-Leninist, Socialism

China’s Political System

Democratic dictatorship or Socialism w/ Chinese characteristics, one-party state

Princeling Faction

Come from families of rev olutionaries or high ranking individuals

Populist Faction

Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League

Power

The ability to direct peoples behaviour and have authority over others

Judiciary branch

Makes judgements on law, represented by the High Court of Australia

Parliament branch

Make and change law, represented by the upper and lower house and the King (Governor-General)

Executive branch

Put law into action, represented by the King (Governor-General), Prime Minister and ministers