US Civil Rights
1963
Who is the Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
What is the branch of government responsible for making laws?
The legislative branch
What year was the first Day of Mourning protest?
1938
What is the name of Thor's hammer?
Mjolnir
In what US state was Rosa Parks arrested?
Alabama
Which part of parliament has to vote on a new bill first?
The House of Representatives
Who was the Governor General in 1975?
Sir John Kerr
What is the Latin term for the law made by the Governor of NSW in 1835?
Terra Nullius
What does it mean to be 'liberal?' (classical meaning)
Emphasise individual freedom and autonomy
What did James Meredith try to do?
Enrol in Mississippi State University
How many years does a member of the Senate serve for?
6 years
What relationship to the law does each branch have?
Legislative makes the law, Judiciary interprets the law, Executive applies the law
Who is the Indigenous round of the AFL named after?
Sir Doug Nicholls
What is Mr Incredible's full legal name?
Robert (Bob) Parr
The Emancipation Proclamation; the Declaration of Independence; the American Constitution/Bill of Rights; and the Bible
What is the name of the group of ministers who are given special roles by the Prime Minister?
Cabinet
What is the main way that Australians keep their government accountable?
Not electing them again
What sections of the Constitution were amended in the 1967 referendum?
Section 51 and Section 127
How much is the average 2L bottle of milk in Australia?
approx. $4 (+/- $0.50)
What is the name of John F Kennedy's assassin?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Whose will does the Senate represent?
The will of each State
Why can't judges be politicians?
What is the name of the Western Australian Chief Protector (head of the Aboriginal Protection Board) in 1901?
A. O. Neville
What is the first song sung in English in the film "Moana"?
Where You Are