Definitions
What does "civics" mean?
What we 'know' about our society.
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, State, Local.
What colour is the House of Representatives?
Green
How can we participate in our own society?
Elections, voting, protests, etc.
What has 5 fingers but isn't a hand?
A glove.
What does "citizenship" mean?
What we 'do' to participate in our society.
What does a local government do?
Makes laws for area/town/city.
What colour is the Senate?
Red
How do you participate in elections?
You vote.
What is something that copies your looks but not your sounds?
A mirror.
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.
Through the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is the voting age?
18 or above.
If you were in a race and passed the person in 3rd place, what place would you be in?
3rd Place.
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.
How are the Senate and the House of Representatives similar?
Etc., They propose, debate and vote on bills and amendments.
What could you do to lower the voting age?
What has a spine but no bones?
A book.
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)
How are the Senate and the House of Representatives different?
The House of Representatives represent the interests of people in their electorate rather than the Senate which represents State and Territories.
What is a limit to voting?
What is it that lives if it is fed and dies if you give it a drink?
Fire.