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Difficulty: MediumParliamentary Democracy

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that the citizens have the power to choose who will represent them. What is the result of this choice?

  1. The chosen representatives form the Parliament and make laws for the countryAnswer
  2. B
    The citizens are no longer required to follow any laws they do not like
  3. C
    The Parliament must ask for the citizens' permission before every single decision

Answer

The chosen representatives form the Parliament and make laws for the country
In Australia's parliamentary democracy, the citizens are the source of all political power, but they exercise this power by electing representatives. These representatives then gather in the Parliament to make decisions and create laws that govern the entire country on behalf of the citizens who elected them.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the core principle of a parliamentary democracy
The people are the source of power but delegate it to elected officials
This is the fundamental definition of the Australian system where millions of people cannot meet to make every decision.
2
Determine the role of the representatives chosen in elections
They sit in the Australian Parliament to represent the people
The election process is the mechanism by which citizens choose who will act on their behalf.
3
Identify the primary function of the Parliament
Debating and creating laws for the nation
The authority to govern and make legislation is exercised through the representative body of the Parliament.

Key Concept

The mechanism of representation in a parliamentary democracy

Hints

1
Think about why Australia is called a 'representative' system rather than one where every citizen votes on every law.

Practice More

Review the section on how elections ensure that representatives remain accountable to the Australian people.
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Parliamentary Democracy

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