Australia's Political and Legal Systems PDF

2 Main types of Development and Emergency Aid Foreign Aid Similarity Both countries use a between Japan parliamentary system. and Australia  Differences between Australia has a governor-general Australia and and India has a president. India...

2 Main types of Development and Emergency Aid Foreign Aid Similarity Both countries use a between Japan parliamentary system. and Australia  Differences between Australia has a governor-general Australia and and India has a president. India What is deals with public offenses Criminal Law?  deals with private disputes What is Civil deals with non-criminal disputes Law? individual or groups Example of Illegal use of motor vehicle Criminal Law.  unpaid debts Example of Civil Law. What are the 3 levels of Federal, State and Local government in Australia?  What is the Parliament Executive Separation of Judiciary powers? Why’s the ensures that no single person or Separation of group has too much power or powers influence. important?  What is the The Supreme Court or Supreme highest court in Court Appeals Division Victoria? an act that cause physical or What is a psychological harm that is against the law crime?  What is a legal principle that’s established by a court in resolving a dispute precedent? -right to vote -right to sponsor family members for What are the right migration -seek election to parliament of Australian -register children born overseas as Australian citizens by descent Citizens? -work within government and defence force  -obey laws What are the -defend Australia if necessary -respect the rights, beliefs, and responsibilities opinion of others -serve on jury duty if called to do so of Australian -behave in accordance with Citizens? Australians democratic beliefs How did Social -provides voice to marginalised groups Media Affected -way to connect with loved ones Australia’s -spread false info abt government -can caose anxiety or depression identity?  Similarity of Australia and based on the idea of Japan’s political democracy system Difference Japan’s highest court is the between Australia Supreme Court Australia’s highest court is the and Japan’s High Court Political system  Differences Australia uses a preferential between Australia voting system and Japan uses a single-member districts and and Japan’s proportional representation Political system Similarities between Australia Both are based in democracy system and have 3 branches of and Indonesia’s sepration of powers Political system  Differences The executive position in Australia is led by the Prime Minister while India’s between Australia led by the President. and Indonesia’s Australia’s legislative system is Political system bicameral parliament and India’s is bicameral legislative. Similarities Both have democratic political system. between Australia Australia’s electoral system is a and India’s Political preferential voting system and India’s multi party and first-past- system the-post system.  Differences Australia’s type pf government is a between Australia constitutional monarchy and India’s and India’s Political sovereign, secular and democratic republic. system Similarities between Australia Both countries are under democratic systems and Philippines’ Both have bicameral Legislative Political system  Australia’s type of government is Differences federal parliamentary constitutional between Australia monarchy and Philippines had unitary presidential constitutional republic. and Philippines’ Australia’s political party is party Political system system and multi-party system National government - open and What provides strengthen trade relationships between countries. Foreign Aid and Private Foundations and Corporations why? - build public image and contribute to social welfare.  Promoting global peace Sustainable development Australia’s role in Human Rights United Nations Security Humanitarian Aid Australia’s Finding for Humanitarian Relief - Australia donated more than $500 contribution to million AUD in humanitarian aid for Global Citizenship Syria and other countries.  What is Social to get together to bring the society Cohesion? together in one place to create unity. Example of threat Impact to health and crime to Social Cohesion. Program supports Community Development Program Social Cohesion Focused on Social Integration Advantages of the Strengthens Social Bonds Program Reduce Social Tensions Disadvantages of Short-term focus Resource Intensive the Program