Australian Government Principles and Structure

📋 Course Outline

1. Democracy Principles
2. Australian Constitution
3. Levels of Government
4. Federal Government Responsibilities
5. State Government Responsibilities
6. Local Government Responsibilities
7. Federal Parliament Structure
8. Voting Requirements
9. Separation of Powers
10. Rule of Law
11. Court Hierarchy
12. Legal Concepts

📖 1. Democracy Principles

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• Democracy: A system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
• Representative Government: A form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
• Rule of Law: The principle that all individuals and leaders are subject to the law, which must be applied fairly and consistently.
• Separation of Powers: The division of government into three branches—Legislative, Executive, and Judicial—to prevent the concentration of power.
• Compulsory Voting: The legal requirement for eligible citizens to vote in elections, ensuring high participation and representative results.
• Federal System: A government structure where power is divided between a central (federal) government and regional (state and local) governments.

📝 Essential Points