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What do we call a vote by all eligible Australians to change the Australian Constitution?
A referendum
What do we call false information that is deliberately spread to mislead people?
Disinformation is the term for false information that is deliberately spread to mislead people.
At what age can an Australian citizen currently enrol to vote?
17 years old is the current age required to enrol to vote.
What was Australia's national anthem called at the time of Federation in 1901?
"God Save the Queen" (or King) was the national anthem in 1901.
What language is the national language of Australia that helps people get a job and integrate?
English is the national language of Australia.
True or False: In 1973, the voting age in Australia was lowered from 21 to 18.
True
What organisation keeps a "disinformation register" to protect Australian elections?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) keeps a disinformation register to protect Australian elections.
What are two examples of issues that young people will inherit from older generations?
Climate change, rising house prices, and increasing government debt (any two) are issues young people will inherit.
Where did British colonisers establish the first European colony in 1788?
Sydney Cove is where the first European colony was established in 1788.
Which country is given as an ex ample of not allowing its citizens to hold dual citizenship?
India is the example given of a country that does not allow dual citizenship.
In which year were all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples granted the right to vote in federal elections?
1962
People learn information from many sources and can be influenced by :
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Medica exposure
Political parties: some people will vote for the same party no matter what
political campaigns:
vested interests:– having a vested interest means that a person or organisation may support a political party or candidate to make a personal gain (for example, to increase their own financial wealth
True or False: People who disagree with the proposal argue that young people lack the life experience and maturity to vote.
True (Opponents argue they lack the life experience and maturity to make an informed vote).
How many years have Aboriginal peoples occupied mainland Australia?
At least 65,000 years is how long Aboriginal peoples have occupied mainland Australia
What is citizenship test? What do they assess on?
The citizenship test is an assessment of a person’s:
What is the name of the independent organisation responsible for managing federal elections in Australia? WHat is their role?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).
True or False: The media always presents political information in a completely unbiased and fair way.
False (The media does not always present information in an unbiased way; it can sometimes show bias or political preferences)
Who proposed lowering the voting age in Australia in 2018?
Senator Jordon Steele-John of the Greens Party proposed lowering the voting age in 2018.
Summarise how Australia's population has changed between 1700 and now.
in 1700 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were the only inhabitants of Australia. In 1788 when British colonisers established the first European colony in Australia. From this time until Federation, Australia's population was mainly first nations people and British white people. After this migrants started coming to AUstralia from different countries making us a culturally diverse nation with different cultural backgrounds. Today, half of all AUstralians have atleast 1 parent who was born oversease
State four things that the Australian citizenship test assesses.
1. Knowledge of Australia's democratic beliefs, rights and liberties.
2. Understanding of Australia's government and laws.
3. Knowledge of Australian history, national symbols and traditions
4. English Language skills
5. Understanding Australian values, rights and responsibilities
What is the 2023 Voice referendum? Did it pass and successfully changed the Australian Constitution.
The 2023 Voice Referendum in Australia was a national vote asking Australians whether they supported amending the Constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The referendum was rejected, so the Constitution remained unchanged
True or False: A "vested interest" means a person or corporation might support a political party just to make a personal or financial gain.
True (A vested interest means a person or organisation may support a political party or candidate to make a personal or financial gain).
True or False: Under the 2018 proposal, voting would be compulsory (mandatory) for 16 and 17-year-olds.
False (The proposal suggested voting would be voluntary for 16 and 17-year-olds).
Why was the original line of the national anthem changed from 'For we are young and free' to 'For we are one and free'
The original line – "For we are young and free" – was changed to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ long history in Australia. Then-prime minister Scott Morrison stated that the change was for all Australians and helped better reflect Australia’s unity.
What is the final stage of becoming an Australian citizen?
The citizenship ceremony is the final stage of becoming an Australian citizen.