Civics and Citizenship
How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?
18
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Australia?
Julian Gillard
What is a Human Right?
A Human right is an inherent value and right that humans have … they include Right to a Fair trial and Right to Free Speech
What type of government do we have?
a) Revolutionary
b) Liberalism
c) Democratic
d) Communist
c) Democratic
What type of democracy is Australia?
a) Absolute
b) Representative
c) Consensus
d) Direct
b) representative
Name the three branches of the Australian government (separation of powers)
Judicary, Legislative, Executive.
In what year was Australia's Commenwealth formed?
1901
What is a Democracy?
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
What are Australia's national symbols (animals)
Emu and Kangaroo
What is the Constitution?
The Australian Constitution is the set of rules by which Australia is run. It came into effect on 1 January 1901.
What are all the court systems?
The Magistrates, The District, The Supreme, The Family and Federal, The High Court.
Name our 4 democratic values
Respect, Equality, Fairness, Freedom
What is the role of the executive branch in Australia?
The Executive brand of Australian government is the Cabinet and Ministry led by the Prime Minister. They carry out the day to day government and administration of the country. It proposes laws to the parliament and executes the laws passed by parliament.
What is the national animal of Australia?
The Kangaroo
What does is the role of the judiciary? (the courts)
the judiciary interprets the laws.
What is the difference between statue law and common law?
Statue law is made in parliament while common law is created by the courts.
What are the 3 broad principles of justice?
Fairness, equality, access
What is the role of the legislature?
The legislature makes the laws.
What are government 'checks and balances'?
Government "checks and balances" in the Australian government refer to a system that prevents any one branch (legislative, executive, or judiciary) from gaining excessive power by allowing each branch to monitor and limit the actions of the others, ensuring a balance of authority. This system helps prevent abuse of power and ensures accountability within the government.
Identify two examples of the responsibilities of each of the following levels of government.
Federal government
State government
Local government
Federal government- Prime Minister, Immigration
State government- Premier, Education
Local government- Local Council, Rubbish and roads
Choose one of the 3 branches of government (judicary, legislative, executive) and explain their function.
Legislative: The legislative branch is responsible for making and passing laws. It consists of the Parliament of Australia, which includes the Senate and the House of Representatives
Executive: The executive branch is responsible for enforcing and implementing laws. It is headed by the Prime Minister, who leads the government, and includes various government departments and agencies.
The judiciary branch is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring they are applied fairly. It includes the High Court of Australia and other federal and state courts.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
What are the three forms of parliament?
Local, State and Federal
Name 2 national holidays and what they celebrate/commemorate
ANZAC Day- Landing at Gallipoli
Australia Day- Captain Cook landing at Botany Bay
What are the 5 main principls of justice in our legal system?
Equal access, Equlity before the law, Independent judicary, Right of Appeal, Presumption of Innocence