Rules & Laws
Provide one rule for a customer dining in a restaurant
- wait to be seated
- ordering on the app/ waiter
- noise level
What are the 3 levels of government in Australia?
- local
-state/ territory
- federal
What does the word democracy mean?
rule by the people
Spell 'P.....'
Parliament
What was the name of the boy in the case study that had his bags searched?
Al
Who enforces rules at schools
- principals
- teachers
Provide 3 things that the local government is responsible for.
- pet rego
- rubbish collection
- local parks, street signs
- libraries
Explain the idea of 'active and engaged citizens' in Australian democracy
Citizens have a voice and can make changes in society
A new law or proposal to change an existing law is called a..
Bill
When a leader takes control of a country by force, we called that a...
Dictatorship/ dictator
Explain why we have laws?
- protect people from harming each other
- safety/ protection
- maintain order
Provide 3 things that the state/ territory government is responsible for.
- police, ambulance, fire department
- schools
- Main roads (highways)
Explain the idea of 'an inclusive and equitable society' in Australian democracy
we works towards a society where everyone is respected and free
18 years old and yes
In Australia, citizens choose representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This is called a what democracry?
In some democracies citizens help make decisions directly by voting on laws and policy proposals (direct democracy).
In others, like Australia, citizens choose representatives to make decisions on their behalf (representative democracy).
Provide two laws that is enforced in today's society
- speeding
- purchasing alcohol/ tobacco
- assault
Provide 3 things that the federal government is responsible for.
- taxation
- marriage
- immigration
- trade (imports/ exports)
Explain the idea of 'free and franchised elections' in Australian democracy
We get to stand for election and choose who makes decisions on our behalf (voting)
What is the Australian constitution?
set of rules by which Australia is run
The word democracy came from which two ancient Greek words?
Demos- the people
Kratos- to rule
What is the difference between rules and laws?
- government and police enforces laws
- laws applies to everyone
Provide the leaders for the 3 levels of government
- Gold coast (mayor)
- QLD state (premier)
- Federal (prime minister)
- Tom Tate
- Anna Palaszczuk
- Anthony Albanese
Explain the idea of 'the rule of law for both citizens and the government' in Australian democracy
Everyone is equal before the law and must follow the law
Spell 'A.C'
Australian Constitution
What year did the Australian constitution came into effect?
1901