System of Government
A system of government where citizens are able to have a say in how things are run
Democracy
The idea that we are able to express our opinion on a topic and suggest changes
Freedom of Speech
What two Greek words has the term 'democracy' come from
demos and kratos
Name one way an Australian citizen can be an active citizen
Voting, writing to parliament, protesting, petitions
Name the Prime Minister of Australia
Anthony Albanese
Name the two major political parties in Australia
The Labor Party and the Liberal Party
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
What is the English translation of demos kratos
Rule by the people
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
Who was the King of England in 1215, who influenced Magna Carta
King John
If the answer is federal, state, and local, what is the answer?
Being able to practice any religion we please, or actively not participate in any religion at all
Freedom of Religion
A type of democracy where citizens are able to elect members of parliament to represent them in court
Representative Democracy
What is it called when people gather in large groups to actively disagree with something
A Protest
Who is currently the premier of Western Australia?
Mark McGowan
Name the two houses of parliament
The House of Representatives and The Senate
Being able to participate in a protest or gather in large groups
Freedom of Assembly
What is the document (written in 1215) that inspired our system of democracy?
Magna Carta
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
Name one very famous dictator
Adolf Hitler or Kim Jong Un
A system of government where the Head of State is a king or queen, as outlined in the constitution
A Constitutional Monarchy
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
What is the system of voting called voters number candidates in order of preference
Preferential Voting
What is a lobby group?
Lobby groups are a type of interest group who seek to change legislation to benefit a particular group
Who is currently our Head of State, and who represents him in our government
The King (represented by the Governor General)