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What political system does Australia have?

  1. Australia's national gemstone.

  2. A democracy.

  3. Parliamentary democracy, The rule of Law, Living peacefully, Respect for all individuals regardless of background, Compassion for those in need.

  4. A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

The correct answer is: A democracy.

Australia has a parliamentary democracy where the government is chosen by the people through free and fair elections. Option A is incorrect because it does not pertain to political systems. Option C includes important values and principles that may be part of Australia's political system, but do not directly answer the question. Option D provides a general definition of democracy without specifically mentioning Australia's political system.