Differing political systems in a country are a result of many reasons including economic, legal, geographical and cultural factors. Australia and China have very different political systems which is reflected through the majority of concepts that create a political system varying greatly. Some of these concepts include form of government, form of parliament, the head of state and the Constitution of the country. The key elements of Australia and China's political system are determined by the form of government; Australia's government being a representative democracy and China's being a Totalitarian regime.

An analysis of China and Australia's system of government would be unsuccessful without outlining the basis of each system. Representative Democracy in Australia is characterized by Australian citizens electing politicians to govern on their behalf. These representatives form a parliament to make and enact laws. China's Totalitarian Dictatorship differs from the Australian model, as political, social, legal...