Civics and Citizenship
What are three political parties in Australia?
The Greens, Liberal and Labor
Who was the first female Prime Minister of Australia?
Julia 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 does it mean to be a civic?
Being civic means promoting and living by an idea of justice in your everyday life and in your community.
Who is the leader of the Liberal Party in Australia?
Sussan Ley
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 is the Separation of Powers?
the vesting of the legislative, executive, and judiciary powers of government in separate bodies.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
What is the role of the executive 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 judiciary interprets the laws.
How does social media influence our democracy and the way people vote?
Social media has an influence on who people vote for depending on the campaign. It also targets younger viewers for certain issues.
What was Federation and when did it happen?
Federation was the uniting of all states and territories in Australia under a federal government. Happened in 1901.
What is the role of the legislature?
The legislature makes the laws.
True or False. Australia's land is the most driest inhabited continent in the world.
TRUE! Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth.
What is Nationalism?
identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
What are all the court systems?
The Magistrates, The District, The Supreme, The Family and Federal, The High Court.
How long has Australia been inhabited?
At least 65,000 years
What are the three forms of parliament?
Local, State and Federal
Is Australia known as the sport capital of Australia?
YES OR NO
Yes! Australia is also known as ‘the sports capital’ of the world. The reason is – more than 70% of its capital participates in a recreational activity or sports, at least once in a week.
What is a country that is communist?
China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, or Vietnam