Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy. Since the Australian people are the source of all political power, what is the most important way they ensure that their representatives in Parliament are doing what the community wants?
- By holding representatives accountable for their decisions and the laws they pass during regular elections.Cevap
- BBy requiring every elected member to get personal permission from the Prime Minister before voting on any new law.
- CBy attending daily meetings at the Parliament House to vote on every individual decision alongside the representatives.
Cevap
The most important way citizens ensure representatives are doing what the community wants is by holding them accountable during regular elections.
The correct answer identifies that elections are the primary mechanism for accountability. In Australia's parliamentary democracy, representatives are chosen by the people and must justify their legislative actions to the voters at the next election to remain in office.
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Accountability in a Parliamentary Democracy
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Think about what happens every few years when Australians go to polling booths.
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The term 'accountability' means being held responsible for your actions. How do voters show they approve or disapprove of a politician's work?
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In a parliamentary democracy, citizens use their vote at elections to either keep or replace the people who make the laws.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the difference between the 'source of power' (the people) and the 'exercise of power' (the Parliament).
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