AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 1 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
In Australia's parliamentary democracy, where does the government's power come from?
- aReligious leaders
- bThe largest businesses
- cThe police
- dThe Australian peopleCorrect answer
Why?
In a parliamentary democracy, the government gets its power from the people. The people decide who governs by voting.
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How do Australians decide who makes laws on their behalf?Correct answer:They vote for representatives in elections
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How can the people hold their elected representatives responsible for what they do?Correct answer:By voting for someone else at the next election
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What does it mean that all Australians are equal under the law?Correct answer:The same laws apply to everyone, whatever their position or background
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