AF-BITS'N'PIECES

__ Government __

__ 1. FEDERATION __


 * In 1901 six colonies became states because of federation.
 * The first referendum was about six colonies becoming states.
 * It meant they have to put up with Queensland, Northern Territory and ACT.
 * The Governor General's roles are to sign new laws and represent the Queen.
 * Federation is the system of government we have in Australia.
 * Bicameralism is two houses in government.
 * Constitution is the law book.

__ 2. THREE TIERED SYSTEM __


 * Local council
 * State Parliament
 * Federa l Parliament
 * Local Council is in charge of if you put a house on your property or a pool, etc.
 * The State parliament is in charge the state and the taxes people pay in there state.
 * Federal government is in charge of Australia and gives money to the Army and firefighters.
 * Leader of local council: Ben Banasik.
 * Leader of state parliament: Mike Baird.
 * Leader of federal parliament: Tony Abbott.
 * A bill can only become a law if it is passed by a majority vote in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
 * The bill must be agreed to in identical from by both chambers and given Royal Assent by the Governor General.

__ 3. COAT OF ARMS __


 * Consists of a shield with the six badges of each of the six Australian states.
 * There is a red Kangaroo.
 * There is an Emu.
 * There is a scroll saying 'Australia'.
 * Wattle sprays form a background
 * There is an Emu and a Kangaroo because they can't walk backwards and they native animal to Australia.



__ 4. THE PRIME MINISTER __

-Charring the weekly party meetings. //-Selecting other members of senators from the same party to be ministers.// -Deciding with the ministers in cabinet what laws should be introduced into parliament.
 * The prime minister is a member of parliament in the House of Representatives. He/she is also the leader of the majority political party in the House.
 * The prime minister is the most powerful person in parliament and has many tasks. These include:

__ 5. VOTING AND ELECTION __ The second federal election, held on 16 December 1903, was the first to take place according to uniform voting rights and electoral procedures in all states. These new rules were set down in the Commonwealth Franchise Act and the Commonwealth Electoral Act.

__ 6. POLITICAL PARTIES __


 * My logo h as the Union Jack in the top right corner because it is on the Australian Flag.
 * The colours Are Green and yellow stripes because they are the Australian colours.
 * In the middle of the logo are the words Australians Peoples Party.

__ 7. Australians Perspective __


 * Democracy - government of a country by leaders who have been by the people.
 * I do think Australia has a fair system of government because they are doing there job the best that they can do for us.
 * I like how Tony Abbott got rid of the carbon tax.