Civics and Citizenship
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Separation of Powers
The parliament (legislature) - make and change laws, the Executive - Puts law into action, the Judiciary - Settle disputes about the law
Voting - House of Representatives
Preferential Voting
Order candidates with 1 being favourite.
Number 1 votes are counted, if no candidate has over 50% then the one with the least is eliminated. The votes of this candidate is redistributed to the candidate numbered ‘2’ on their list. This goes until one candidate has over 50%.
150/ 151 electorates in Australia = 150/151 people
Voting - Senate
Proportional Voting
76 Senators, 12 from each state, 2 from each territory
A candidate needs a quota. You tick 6 boxes above the line or 12 boxes below the line.
Threats
Media Bias - Social media, news
Ageing population - Increases ‘power’ of elderly
Groups with vested interest - Individuals/ small groups have a disproportionate amount of power