GOVT1641: Introduction to Politics - Political Science Assignment

Internal Code: MAS7476

Political Science Assignment

1. Why is Australia often called a ‘liberal democratic country’? 2. Federation occurred in 1901, so why do we still use the same rules (the Constitution) from then? 3. Justice, rights, and democracy are big ideas that encompass many different philosophical conceptions. Choose one of these conceptual areas and analyse the application of those ideas in the context of issues such as asylum seekers, climate change, Aboriginal recognition, and voting. 4. In terms of what the ‘Executive’ can do, in what way is Prime Minister Turnbull similar and/or different to President Trump? 5. What defines a ‘social movement’, and how can a movement be a political actor?