Introduction to Politics
What is the term used to describe people working together peacefully and respecting one another?
What is social cohesion?
Name one purpose of laws.
To protect the community.
What is a proposed law called?
A Bill
Following which tragic event were Australia's gun laws significantly strengthened?
Who is the current Prime Minister in Australia?
Anthony Albanese
Why do societies establish rules before they create laws?
To keep people safe, reduce conflict, and help communities function fairly.
Laws help protect people from what?
Crime, harm, discrimination or unsafe behaviour.
Which House of Parliament usually introduces most Bills?
The Lower House (House of Representatives).
What was introduced after Port Arthur to reduce gun violence?
Stricter Gun Laws and Gun Buy Back Laws
Who is the current Premier of Victoria?
Jacinta Allan
Give two examples of rules students follow at school.
How do we know a Law is effective?
It maintains order and it is followed
After passing the Lower House, where does a Bill go next?
The Upper House (Senate).
What is one reason governments have introduced restrictions on social media for younger people?
To improve online safety and protect young people's mental health.
Which Political Parties are Left and Right Wing?
Labor (Left) Liberal (Right)
What is the difference between a rule and a law?
A Law is legally enforced by Police for everyone in society and made by Parliament
Rules are enforced to a smaller group of people like a school, usually enforced by people within that group
Give one example of a law that protects vulnerable people.
Who gives Royal Assent to make a Bill become law?
The Governor-General.
True or False: Laws never change once they are made.
False
What values do Left and Right Wing people tend to have?
Left - Progressive
Right - Traditional/ Conservative
Explain how rules contribute to social cohesion.
Rules encourage cooperation, fairness, respect and safety, helping communities work together peacefully.
Why is it important that laws change as society changes?
Because society's values, technology and expectations change over time.
Why is the law making process through both houses?
To uphold Democratic values
Explain why the Social Media Ban reflects changing community values.
Many Australians now believe children need greater protection from online harms, cyberbullying and harmful content.
Name the three levels of government in Australia.
Local, State and Federal