System of Government
Rights and Freedoms
Democracy
Active Citizenship
Important People
100

A system of government where citizens are able to have a say in how things are run

Democracy

100

The idea that we are able to express our opinion on a topic and suggest changes

Freedom of Speech

100

What two Greek words has the term 'democracy' come from

demos and kratos

100

Name one way an Australian citizen can be an active citizen

Voting, writing to parliament, protesting, petitions

100

Name the Prime Minister of Australia

Anthony Albanese

200

Name the two major political parties in Australia

The Labor Party and the Liberal Party

200

The idea that we are able to move to a different country or go on a holiday to a different country, and travel between states with minimal problems

Freedom of Movement

200

What is the English translation of demos kratos

Rule by the people

200

What is the term given to a formal, written request, usually signed by many people, appealing to a member of authority in a specific case

A Petition

200

Who was the King of England in 1215, who influenced Magna Carta

King John

300

If the answer is federal, state, and local, what is the answer?

Three Levels of Government
300

Being able to practice any religion we please, or actively not participate in any religion at all

Freedom of Religion

300

A type of democracy where citizens are able to elect members of parliament to represent them in court

Representative Democracy

300

What is it called when people gather in large groups to actively disagree with something

A Protest

300

Who is currently the premier of Western Australia?

Mark McGowan

400

Name the two houses of parliament

The House of Representatives and The Senate

400

Being able to participate in a protest or gather in large groups

Freedom of Assembly

400

What is the document (written in 1215) that inspired our system of democracy?

Magna Carta

400

What is the definition of an active citizen

Someone who actively participates in community events, displays values such as respect, honesty, and integrity, and speaks out against injustice and hatred

400

Name one very famous dictator

Adolf Hitler or Kim Jong Un

500

A system of government where the Head of State is a king or queen, as outlined in the constitution

A Constitutional Monarchy

500

The term used to describe the idea that we are making sure we are not participating in any illegal activity when we exercise our rights and freedoms

Bounds of the Law

500

What is the system of voting called voters number candidates in order of preference

Preferential Voting

500

What is a lobby group?

Lobby groups are a type of interest group who seek to change legislation to benefit a particular group

500

Who is currently our Head of State, and who represents him in our government

The King (represented by the Governor General)

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