parliamentary democracy

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The Australian system of parliamentary democracy was based on the British system, developed over many centuries. In the Australian system, the leader of the Australian government is the Prime Minister.

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commission

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a group of people with an official responsibility

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democracy

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government by the people through elected representatives

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election

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an event in which citizens choose a person to represent them in parliament

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electoral roll

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the list of people entitled to vote in an election or referendum

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civil unrest

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demonstrations and riots by large numbers of people, usually protesting against a government decision or policy

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criminal trial

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the court hearing of facts about an alleged crime to decide if someone is guilty or innocent

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domestic violence

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violence within the home and within marriage is known as domestic or family violence

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secret ballot

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a system of voting where people vote privately, so no one can influence or pressure them to vote in a certain way

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public service

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the use of time, energy or skill for the good of the nation

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