Comparison of Australia’s political system to others

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 !

•Explain how power is organised in these systems !

•Explain how other countries deal with with political issues in comparison to Australia?

What is a political system?

A political system is the set of formal legal institutions that constitute a “government”

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.

What is Australia’s Political system?

Responsible government

A written constitution

Separation of powers

Frequent elections

Voting

Parties

Create a resource for the class explaining the political system you have been allocated. !Create an animation using http://www.powtoon.com/ or a comic using http://www.toondoo.com !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

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