Australian democracy — key features?
Citizens vote, leaders accountable, laws apply equally.
Law-making steps — sequence?
Introduction, debate, voting, Royal Assent.
Australian Parliament — chambers?
House of Representatives and Senate.
Bicameral — function?
Two chambers review and pass laws.
Political parties — examples?
Labor, Liberal, Greens.
Prime Minister — role?
Leads government, leader of majority party.
Governor-General — function?
Approves laws via Royal Assent.
Australian Constitution — purpose?
Defines governance, powers, and structure.
Referendum — change?
Requires double majority to amend Constitution.
Global citizenship — Australia’s approach?
Multilateral cooperation, diplomacy, trade, peacekeeping.
UN — main goal?
Maintain peace, resolve conflicts, promote cooperation.
UN Security Council — role?
Maintain peace, decide on sanctions and peacekeeping.
Veto power — holders?
US, China, Russia, France, UK.
Veto — impact?
Can block UN decisions, causing deadlock.
Australia — role as middle power?
Influences via diplomacy, aid, security alliances.
Cultural diversity — in Australia?
Multicultural society, diaspora communities contribute.
Diaspora — contribution?
Culture, business, politics, social enrichment.
Cultural hybridity — meaning?
Blending of cultures creating shared traditions.
Threats to democracy — examples?
Power imbalances, social division, misinformation.
Social division — effect?
Weakens social cohesion and democratic trust.
Discrimination — impact?
Marginalizes groups, undermines inclusion.
Misinformation — danger?
Distorts public opinion, affects voting.
Media influence — dual role?
Informs or spreads bias, affecting democracy.
Australia’s global role — key?
Diplomacy, aid, peacekeeping, multilateralism.
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