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What does "civics" mean?
What we 'know' about our society.
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, State, Local.
How can we participate in our own society?
Elections, voting, protests, etc.
What does "citizenship" mean?
What we 'do' to participate in our society.
What does a local government do?
Makes laws for area/town/city.
How do you participate in elections?
You vote.
What does "democracy" mean?
A system of government or the practice or principles of social equality.
What does a State government do?
Make laws for QLD.
What is the voting age?
18 or above.
What is a government?
The group of people with authority or a system where a state or community is governed.
What does a Federal government do?
Makes laws for the whole of Australia.
What could you do to lower the voting age?
What word has a meaning similar to 'government'?
E.g., Administration.
What do 'micro' and 'macro' mean? Which level of government is macro or micro?
Micro = Small (Local), Macro = Large (Federal)
What is a limit to voting?