Democracy principles — core idea?
Power held by the people, directly or through representatives.
Democracy — definition?
Government by the people, directly or via representatives.
Australian Constitution — role?
Establishes government framework and division of powers.
Representative Government — role?
Citizens elect officials to make decisions.
Levels of government — functions?
Federal, state, and local manage different responsibilities.
Rule of Law — principle?
All are subject to law fairly.
Separation of Powers — purpose?
Prevent power concentration in branches.
Compulsory Voting — requirement?
Mandatory voting for citizens 18+.
Federal System — structure?
Power divided between federal and regional governments.
Australian Constitution — establishes?
Framework for governance and power division.
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1. What does the principle of separation of powers mean in a democracy?
2. What is the key purpose of the separation of powers in the Australian government?
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