Elections
How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?
18
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Australia?
Julia Gillard
What is a Democracy?
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Rule of the people
What type of government do we have?
a) Revolutionary
b) Liberalism
c) Democratic
d) Communist
c) Democratic
Who is Australia's head of state?
King/Governor General
Name the two main political parties in Australia.
Labor and Liberal
How many years is it between each election
3 years
In what year was Australia's Commenwealth formed?
1901
Identify two freedoms we have in Australia
Speech, Religion, assembly, association, movement
What are Australia's national symbols (animals)
Emu and Kangaroo
What is the Constitution?
The Australian Constitution is the set of rules by which Australia is run. It came into effect on 1 January 1901.
Name an independent or minor party in Australia
The Greens, One Nation, United Australia Party, Legalize Cannabis party
What food is served at voting booths typically in Australia
Democracy Sausage
How do we change the constitution in Australia?
A referendum
What is a political policy
A plan a party advertises that they will enact
Which country colonised Australia?
United Kingdom/Great Britain
How many seats in the house of representatives do you need to form a majority government
76 or more
Name the three levels of the Australian government and list 3 of their responsibility
Local: Rubbish collection, Pet registry and parks
State: Motorways, Education, Hospitals
Federal: Immigration, Foreign Aid, Defense
Which organisation runs Australian Elections
AEC - Australian Electoral Commission
How are laws changed in Australia?
To create new laws a Bill (a draft Act) is debated in parliament. If it is passed by a majority in both houses of parliament it is sent to the governor for formal approval. After approval it becomes an Act. Approval by the governor is called royal assent.
What is immigration?
Immigration is foreigners moving into our country.
Who is the current prime minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
How is the prime minister chosen?
The political party that wins a majority in the lower house (House of representatives) elects a leader of their choice
Which party is in opposition right now?
Liberal Party
Viral social media
Advertising
Public debates
Misinformation
At Least 70,000 years
List our 5 different freedoms in Australia
speech, association, assembly, movement, religion
Which day is Australia day?
26th January
What is a country that is communist?
China, Vietnam. Laos, Russia
What is the name given to the leaders of the government that meet regularly with the prime minister. Roles include treasurer, minister for defence, etc.
Cabinet/Cabinet ministers