The Role of Political Parties and Interest Groups
Investigate how political parties and interest groups function within the Australian democratic system to represent different viewpoints.
Key Questions
- Explain the primary function of political parties in a democratic election.
- Compare the goals and methods of two different interest groups in Australia.
- Assess how interest groups can both support and challenge government decisions.
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