2. Learning Intentions (What you need to know and be able to do)!
•Outline different political systems to Australia and identify
advantages and disadvantages of these systems
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•Explain how power is organised in these systems
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•Explain how other countries deal with with political issues in
comparison to Australia?
3. What is a political system?
A political system is the set of formal legal institutions that
constitute a “government”
4. What is Australia’s Political system?
Australia’s system of government is founded in the liberal
democratic tradition. Based on the values of religious
tolerance, freedom of speech and association, and the rule of
law, Australia’s institutions and practices of government reflect
British and North American models. At the same time, they are
uniquely Australian.
Responsible government
A written constitution
Separation of powers
Frequent elections
Voting
Parties
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6. Todays Task
Create a resource for the class explaining the political system
you have been allocated.
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Create an animation using http://www.powtoon.com/ or a
comic using http://www.toondoo.com
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Include the following:
•Outline the key features of the political system
•Identify advantages and disadvantages of this system
•How is it different to Australia's political system
•Explain how power is organised in this
