VCE Australian & Global Politics Unit 1 AOS 1 

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Socialism

A left wing political ideology which revolves around the belief that the government should own production and wealth on the peoples behalf.

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Cuba

Legalised private small /medium businesses in 2021 as a result of people protesting about the economic collapse → Socialism is ineffective.

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Ideology

A set of values and beliefs a group of people have in common regarding how the world should be organised politically.

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Soft Power

The use of appeal and attraction to achieve goals.

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Moderate

Rejecting extreme viewpoints and having a mainstream perspective.

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Everyday politics

Friendship group at school, workplace gossip, couple parting ways.

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Politburo Standing Committee

The core leadership group of CPC that enacts and amends all laws.

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Theocracy

A governmental system that centres religious beliefs.

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Authoritarianism

A system of government characterised by a strong central government and limited democratic rights and freedoms.

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Fascism

A right wing political ideology which usually has a dictatorial leader and their severe beliefs of nationalism, authoritarianism and anti-democracy.

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Reactionary

Someone who wants to revert to traditionalism and reverse political changes.

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Liberal

Believing in equality, freedom and human rights.

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Federalism

A government system where law making powers are separated between a national/central government and state/regional governments.

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Legitimacy

When political power is widely accepted by the population, typically through democratic means.

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Hard power

When an actor uses force and coercion to achieve their aims

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Representative democracy

A political system where the legislative and executive branches are operated by elected citizens on behalf of the people.

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Informal politics

Power structure of personal relations between people to obtain power.

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Political power

The use of a states internal political machinery to influence citizens actions.

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Formal politics

The dominant frame of reference when considering the nature of politics, associated with the 24 hour news cycle

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Liberal democracy

Individual freedoms and rights are recognised and protected and it emphasises the separation of powers.

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Populist Faction

________: Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League.

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Constitutional monarchy

A political system with a monarch, and their authority and powers are defined by the constitution.

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Authority

The power of a person or group over other people in a political power context

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Separation of powers

The three branches of government (legislative, executive and judiciary) should be kept separate from each other to avoid abuse of power and power is evenly distributed

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Left-wing

This political label emphasises progress, reform and social equality

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Right-wing

This political label is based on conservative beliefs, reaction and tradition

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Conservative

This political ideology focuses on traditional family structures and social values

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Westminster parliamentary government

Bicameral democratic system that originated in England

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Dominance of major parties

Australian Labor Party and Liberal Party of Australia

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China’s Governing style

Marxist-Leninist, Socialism

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China’s Political System

Democratic dictatorship or Socialism w/ Chinese characteristics, one-party state

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Princeling Faction

Come from families of rev olutionaries or high ranking individuals

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Populist Faction

Advance in politics through the Chinese Communist Youth League

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Power

The ability to direct peoples behaviour and have authority over others

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Judiciary branch

Makes judgements on law, represented by the High Court of Australia

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Parliament branch

Make and change law, represented by the upper and lower house and the King (Governor-General)

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Executive branch

Put law into action, represented by the King (Governor-General), Prime Minister and ministers

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