levels of government
Name one of the three levels of government in Australia?
Federal/state/local
Power belongs to the people through voting
People have a say within their country
Why do we need rules and laws?
to keep people safe, fair and organised
What is the name of the Building in Australia where laws are made?
Parliament House
Name one value of democracy
Equality
Fairness
Freedom of Speech
Rule of law
which level is responsible for defence and immigration?
federal
Australia
USA
South Korea
what might happen if there is no laws or rules?
Chaos
Danger
Unfairness
Who signs a bill into law after it passes both houses?
Governor-General
why is freedom of speech important?
Local
Give one example of what a non-democracy is?
North Korea
Dictatorship
No voting
Who enforces laws in Australia?
Police
parliament
What is the role of the Senate in law-making?
Reviews and or rejects new bills/laws
what does "equality before the law" mean?
Everyone is treated the same (equally) under the law
Which level of government runs Schools?
In a non-democracy who usually makes the decisions?
one leader or a small group
What is the difference between a law and a rule?
laws are towards everyone, and a rule is towards a small group (class or school)
Canberra
(Debate)
which democratic value is most important to you and why?
Mr gruber choose your favourite answer
What is the highest law-making body in Australia
Federal
What is one main difference between democracy and non- democracy?
People have the right to vote vs one person rules the country and controls it
Road rules
Wearing seatbelts
No stealing
List the four main steps of how a bill becomes a law
idea -> debate -> vote (HoR and Senate) -> signed (governor General)
What democratic value ensures the people can speak freely, share ideas and vote without fear of punishment?
freedom of speech/ freedom