Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What are the major physical features of Australia, and where are they located on a map (Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Ayers Rock, and Great Victoria Desert)?
Ayers Rock “Uluru” Great Victoria Desert Coral Sea
-R69- Government in Australia
“Parliamentary” Democracy vs. “Presidential” Democracy The White House Washington D.C., United States Australian Australian Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory American President Barack Obama Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Parliamentary Presidential Legislature has the most power Separation of Powers within Central Govt. Prime Minister is Head of Govt. President is Head of Govt. Head of Govt. is elected by the people Head of Govt. is elected by the Legislature Checks & Balances are present within the branches of the Central Govt. New elections are held immediately if the head of Govt. is forced to resign Legislature has the most power Separation of Powers within Central Govt. Prime Minister is Head of Govt. President is Head of Govt. Head of Govt. is elected by the people Head of Govt. is elected by the Legislature Checks & Balances are present within the branches of the Central Govt. New elections are held immediately if the head of Govt. is forced to resign
How does one become a member of House of Representatives (the people that choose the Prime Minister)
“Parliamentary” Democracy vs. “Presidential” Democracy The White House Washington D.C., United States Australian Australian Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory American President Barack Obama Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard
Parliamentary Presidential Legislature has the most power Separation of Powers within Central Govt. Prime Minister is Head of Govt. President is Head of Govt. Head of Govt. is elected by the people Head of Govt. is elected by the Legislature Checks & Balances are present within the branches of the Central Govt. New elections are held immediately if the head of Govt. is forced to resign Legislature has the most power Separation of Powers within Central Govt. Prime Minister is Head of Govt. President is Head of Govt. Head of Govt. is elected by the people Head of Govt. is elected by the Legislature Checks & Balances are present within the branches of the Central Govt. New elections are held immediately if the head of Govt. is forced to resign
Australian Government Distribution of Power 6 States & 2 Territories Prime Minister Martin Turnbull *Elected By Parliament- Not Directly by the People Head of State Head of State Queen Elizabeth II *Not Elected- Born into the Royal Family Australian Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Head of Government
Type of Government Distribution of Power Citizen Participation Type of Representative Democracy Head of Govt. (How does he/she get the job?) Legislature (Law-Making Body) Role of Citizens Voting: Personal Freedoms: Federal Parliamentary Democracy FEDERAL: 6 States & 2 Territories Central Govt./Capital – Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) HIGH- Representative Democracy
Australian Government Distribution of Power 6 States & 2 Territories Prime Minister Julia Gillard *Elected By Parliament- Not Directly by the People Head of State Head of State Queen Elizabeth II *Not Elected- Born into the Royal Family Australian Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Head of Government
Julia Gillard Gets Re-Elected as Prime Minister
Type of Government Distribution of Power Citizen Participation Type of Representative Democracy Head of Govt. (How does he/she get the job?) Legislature (Law-Making Body) Role of Citizens Voting: Personal Freedoms: Prime Minister: Julia Gillard (since 2010) - Australian Labor Party *is elected/chosen by the Parliament, NOT directly by the people like the U.S. Federal Parliamentary Democracy FEDERAL: 6 States & 2 Territories Central Govt./Capital – Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) HIGH- Representative Democracy Parliamentary Federal Parliament (2 Houses) Senate & House of Representatives
Australian Government Distribution of Power 6 States & 2 Territories Prime Minister Julia Gillard *Elected By Parliament- Not Directly by the People Head of State Head of State Queen Elizabeth II *Not Elected- Born into the Royal Family Australian Parliament House Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Head of Government
Type of Government Distribution of Power Citizen Participation Type of Representative Democracy Head of Govt. (How does he/she get the job?) Legislature (Law-Making Body) Role of Citizens Voting: Personal Freedoms: Prime Minister: Julia Gillard (since 2010) - Australian Labor Party *is elected/chosen by the Parliament, NOT directly by the people like the U.S. Federal Parliamentary Democracy FEDERAL: 6 States & 2 Territories Central Govt./Capital – Canberra (Australian Capital Territory) HIGH- Representative Democracy Parliamentary Federal Parliament (2 Houses) Senate & House of Representatives Mandatory voting (18yrs. & older) Similar to ours: Freedom of Speech, Religion, Voting, etc.
Return to our……. “Essential Question(s)” What is the structure of the Australian government? What role does the citizen have as a participant in Australia’s government? What do most democracies (both Presidential & Parliamentary) have in common?