Revision

These are practice papers for the old study design. Use them to practice essays and questions for unit 4. Unit 3 is too different for them to be particularly useful. I will post pmore after yomtov

Some Domestic Policy essay questions


 * “Federal domestic policy making in Australia is largely reactive in nature.” To what extent do you agree? **


 * “Global issues have an increasingly important role in shaping domestic policy.” To what extent do you agree? **


 * To what extent has the election of a hung Parliament affected the process of federal policy formulation? **


 * The economy is the most important factor influencing the policy making process. **
 * Discuss the role of the Opposition and minor parties in the policy making process. **
 * Pressure groups are a central element in every stage of the policy making process.**
 * To what extent do you agree that the High Court has the final say on public policy in Australia?**


 * Revision Question for Unit 3 AoS 1[[file:Unit 3 AoS 1 Revision Question.docx]]**


 * Thank you Mrs Tenenbaum!!! was looking for some of those :) - Nechama**


 * Electoral College definition:**
 * The parts in bold are the basic definition (for 2 marks) The rest would be for more marks**


 * The Electoral College is an example of an indirect election, consisting of 538 electors who officially elect the President and Vice President of the USA. **(The number of electors is equal to the total voting membership of Congress, 435 Representatives and 100 Senators, plus three electors from the District of Columbia.) ** Voters in each state cast ballots selecting electors pledged to presidential and vice presidential candidates. In nearly all states, electors are awarded on a winner-take-all basis to the candidate who wins the most votes in that state. ** Historically, it is the result of a compromise between the election of the President by Congress or election by popular vote. Proponents argue that the Electoral College is an important, distinguishing feature of federalism in the USA and that it protects the rights of smaller states. Critics argue that the Electoral College is inherently undemocratic and gives swing states disproportionate influence in electing the President and Vice President.

===**Revision questions for Unit 1 AoS2**  ===

==I can't remember if I gave you this. If not, you should find it useful. If yes, please ignore ==

Excellent article on improving Australian democracy:

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1. Evaluate two arguments in favour of optional voting. (4)
 * More Practice questions for Unit 3**

2. Compare and contrast the legislative roles of the Prime Minister & President. (6)

3. Describe two characteristics of the voting system in the country you have studied. Evaluate the extent to which they strengthen democracy. (6)

4. Describe two differences between the roles political parties play in Australia and in the country you have studied. (4)

5. Evaluate two proposed changes to the Australian political system which could strengthen civic engagement. (4)

6. Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of the US Electoral College system.

7. Describe one aspect of the US political system Australia could adopt. Evaluate the arguments in favour and against it. (6)

8. Discuss two reasons why it can be argued that the Prime Minister has more power than the President.(4)

9. Compare and contrast the role of the media in the political process of Australia and the other country you have studied. (6)

10. The US has been called a 'divided democracy'. Is this a strength or a weakness? Discuss (6)