Democracy 1
Define Democracy.
Government of the people, by the people for the people.
‘democracy’ means ‘people power’ – the right of the people of a nation to make decisions about how they are governed.
Name the two main political parties in Australia.
Labour and Liberal.
Is this democratic or undemocratic?
I have the right to stand for election in Australia.
Democratic.
How old do you have to be to vote in Australia?
18
What is the capital of the USA?
Washington D.C.
Is this democratic or undemocratic?
I think our Prime Minister has made some silly decisions and shouldn't be in charge, but I won't say anything because I might get taken away to prison.
Undemocratic.
Name two areas of responsibility for the Australian Federal Government.
defence, immigration, environment, foreign affairs, postal services, trade and taxation.
In what year were the first Federal elections held in Australia?
1901
Name two areas that the state government controls.
hospitals, schools, police, ambulance, housing
Is this democratic or undemocratic?
My parents work really hard but most of their money goes to the government and the government owns their house.
Undemocratic.
The three levels of Government in Australia are?
Federal, State and Local.
1895 was the first time in Australia’s European history that women could vote – What Australian state was one of the first places in the world to give women the vote.
South Australia.
Name three areas the local council is responsible for.
building regulations, rubbish collection, local roads and pet control.
Why are the states all represented fairly in our government?
So that one state cannot dominate the others just because they are bigger or richer.
Who was Australia's first Prime Minister?
Edmund Barton
What is representative democracy?
Citizens of Australia have chosen representatives in parliament to make the laws that govern all Australians.
The Australian Constitution says that a Federal election must be held every __?__ years?
3 years
What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution created at Federation?
The Constitution is a set of rules that make sure the government does not do just what it wants, and looks after all Australians.
What is the title of the queens's representative in Australia?
For double points, name the current Governor General.
The Governor General.
His Excellency General, the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (rtd)
Who is the member of parliament for Cabramatta?
For double points:
What political party does he represent?
Nick Lalich
The Labour Party
The leader of the Federal Government is called the Prime Minister. The people's representatives who form the Council are called aldermen or councillors.
What is the leader of the State Government called?
The Premier