《英语国家社会与文化入门》课程PPT教学课件（上册）The Society and Culture of Major English-Speaking Countries An Introduction Book 1 Unit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society

Australia Unit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society

Australia Unit 18 Australia as a Liberal Democratic Society

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1联合政府 2英美政治体制结合的制度 3澳大利亚工党 4基础建设 5澳大利亚广播公司

Quiz Give the English and a brief explanation for the following: 1 联合政府 2 英美政治体制结合的制度 3 澳大利亚工党 4 基础建设 5 澳大利亚广播公司

Focal Points difference as the central value of the Australian society the Washminster form of polity three-tier system of government two houses of parliament ·the Governor-General 。political parties advantages of the pluralist form of government Australian government's role in the national economy interventionist government economic rationalism

Focal Points • difference as the central value of the Australian society • the Washminster form of polity • three-tier system of government • two houses of parliament • the Governor-General • political parties • advantages of the pluralist form of government • Australian government’s role in the national economy • interventionist government • economic rationalism

This Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I.Introduction:Different Perspectives II.The Formation of the Australian Political System III.The Relationship between the Political and Economic Spheres IV.The Australian Political Economy in the 21st Century V.Conclusion:Current Differences of Perspectives

This Unit Is Divided into Five Sections I. Introduction: Different Perspectives II. The Formation of the Australian Political System III. The Relationship between the Political and Economic Spheres IV. The Australian Political Economy in the 21st Century V. Conclusion: Current Differences of Perspectives

I.Introduction:Different Perspectives Australians understand and conduct life upon a basic commitment to difference: There are many different religions. Politics is based upon conflictsand their resolution- between major political parties. >Newspapers are identified with different political biases.So too,are various television and radio programmes. >Students are expected to interpret their subjects from different perspectives and are encouraged to use considered arguments to contest other students'and even their lecturers'interpretation of the subject

I. Introduction: Different Perspectives • Australians understand and conduct life upon a basic commitment to difference: ➢ There are many different religions. ➢ Politics is based upon conflicts—and their resolution— between major political parties. ➢ Newspapers are identified with different political biases. So too, are various television and radio programmes. ➢ Students are expected to interpret their subjects from different perspectives and are encouraged to use considered arguments to contest other students’ and even their lecturers’ interpretation of the subject

I.Introduction:Different Perspectives The emphasis is upon the principle that there are different ways of thinking and knowing about the world:there is neither absolute truth nor one single way to run the country.Instead,there has to be debate about how we know the world and how we should behave in the world.Even core values-which tend to be long lastingcan be changed over time,not by a violent overthrow of the cultural system but through discussion,education and gradual cultural change The major differences in the perspectives of Australians are,to some extent,represented by the major political parties.Over the past 100 years government in Australia,in the main,has been represented by either the Labour Party or the Coalition.The Coalition represents the combined perspectives and interests of both the Liberal and the National parties

I. Introduction: Different Perspectives • The emphasis is upon the principle that there are different ways of thinking and knowing about the world: there is neither absolute truth nor one single way to run the country. Instead, there has to be debate about how we know the world and how we should behave in the world. Even core values—which tend to be long lasting—can be changed over time, not by a violent overthrow of the cultural system but through discussion, education and gradual cultural change. • The major differences in the perspectives of Australians are, to some extent, represented by the major political parties. Over the past 100 years government in Australia, in the main, has been represented by either the Labour Party or the Coalition. The Coalition represents the combined perspectives and interests of both the Liberal and the National parties

Australian major political parties Australian Labor LIBERAL 訃ATIONALS

Australian major political parties

II.The Formation of the Australian Political System Australia has what has been called a Washminster' form of polity.It is a mixture of the US,Washington system of government and the British,Westminster system:the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President. Australia has a three-tier system of government-the Australian Parliament at Federal level,six State governments and about 900 Local Government bodies

II. The Formation of the Australian Political System • Australia has what has been called a ‘Washminster’ form of polity. It is a mixture of the US, Washington system of government and the British, Westminster system: the political structure is based on a Federation of States and has a three-tier system of government but the chief executive is a Prime Minister not a President. • Australia has a three-tier system of government—the Australian Parliament at Federal level, six State governments and about 900 Local Government bodies

II.The Formation of the Australian Political System The Parliament of Australia,or the Federal Parliament,is the legislative branch of the government of Australia.It consists of three elements:the Queen,the Senate (the Upper House)and the House of Representatives (the Lower House).The Queen is represented by the Governor-General.The combination of two elected houses,in which the members of the Senate represent the six States and the two major self-governing Territories while the members of the House represent electoral divisions according to population

II. The Formation of the Australian Political System • The Parliament of Australia, or the Federal Parliament, is the legislative branch of the government of Australia. It consists of three elements: the Queen, the Senate (the Upper House) and the House of Representatives (the Lower House). The Queen is represented by the Governor-General. The combination of two elected houses, in which the members of the Senate represent the six States and the two major self-governing Territories while the members of the House represent electoral divisions according to population

Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Peter John Cosgrove,the 26th and current Governor-General of Australia

Queen Elizabeth II and Sir Peter John Cosgrove, the 26th and current Governor-General of Australia