Universal suffrage
What legislation established the right to vote in Aus?
- Federal Electoral and Referendum Act - NSW Elections and Electorates Amendment Act 2006
Define republic
king/queen replaced by an elected president.
What is one authoritarian regime?
Sudan
What are some critical dates?
→ 1870 → Right to vote extended to all men in the US → 1920 → Women receive right to vote in the US → 1928 → Suffragettes granted equal voting rights
Define flawed democracy and provide an example.
(U.S) → Residents unable to speak out about everything, but are given civil liberties.
When did women first receive voting rights?
1893 New Zealand
When did women get the right to vote in Australia?
1902 NSW
When did indigenous people get the right to vote in Aus?
1962
How are the countries classified?
A series of questions e.g. is there security for voters?
What is one full demo?
Aus
Define hybrid regime and provide an example.
Bangladesh → elections are not free/ fair, denial of civil liberties.
What are the types of democracies?
Full democracy, Flawed Democracy, Hybrid Regime, Authoritarian Regime
Where is the right to vote recognised in the UDHR and ICCPR?
UDHR A21 + ICCPR 1976 A25.
Define universal suffrage
Universal suffrage → The right of everyone to vote for the government of their choice.
What is a relevant case?
Vernon → voted in as alderman, achieved by votes of two married women. Ogden petitioned the Supreme Court that Vernon's victory was invalid due to two illegal votes. Vernon's barrister argued since the women were on the electoral role they were entitled to vote. Decision: A woman was not a person at law → not entitled to vote. If she is married before the election she is subject to the disabilities attached to married women → not entitled to vote.
Define democratic monarchies
parliaments making laws signed by king/queen.