https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa 1/2 Australian and Global Politics AOS 1 en-us 2017-03-02 20:16:11 UTC 2017-03-05 01:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500756 The powers of government are balanced through dividing the leadership of government (executive) from the law-making branch (legislative) and interpreters of the laws by courts (judiciary). This allows the branches to check and ensure no one is able to dominate.

]]> 2017-03-02 22:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500756 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500785 Responsible government makes decisions based on the views and values of the majority of people. The government has an expectation to be transparent in its decision making process and explain its decision openly to the public. In theory, it can be dismissed or submit itself into election if it fails in its duties to the public. To ensure voters have an opportunity to express their views and values, elections should be held regularly. ]]> 2017-03-02 22:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500785 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500788 People have the freedom to make choices in their lives, have the freedom to pursue opportunities and are free from people persuading them to do something, using force or threats (known as coercion). This freedom of coercion is especially regarding aspects such as expression of ideas, opinions, values or religious beliefs, movement and association (who one choses to socialise with). Freedom applies to all individuals, groups and institutions within society.]]> 2017-03-02 22:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500788 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500869 At regular intervals, all citizens should be able to vote for a particular party or candidate, using a secret ballot which protects their right to express their free will and without coercion. This ensures that the government cannot manipulate the result in their favour. ]]> 2017-03-02 22:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500869 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500893 A system of government that recognises more than one viewpoint. In government, this implies existence of more than one political party.
In society, it mean existence of free press, religious tolerance and expression of views as social opinions are tolerated.
Pluralism exercises freedom of thought and expression. ]]> 2017-03-02 22:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157500893 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157501333 Representative government is when individuals are elected to government by citizens to male decisions on their behalf. The elected representative can act as a delegate for the specific interests of their electors or act as a trustee, making decisions of what is in the best interests of the public based upon their own personal judgement.]]> 2017-03-02 22:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157501333 https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157501345 Government is formed with the consent of the citizens and can have its authority removed by the people if it ceases to represent this consent at subsequent elections. Eligibility of citizenship has varied over time and place in liberal democracies.]]> 2017-03-02 22:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nicole37/jqvwkxq970aa/wish/157501345