Terms
What is a democracy?
Democracy is a type of government where the people have the power to make decisions, usually by voting.
What does 'compulsory' mean?
Required by law to do something.
List three responsibilities of the Federal Government
Defence
Immigration
Taxation
Currency
Overseas trade
Foreign Affairs
Post
Fill the blank: __________ is the time when Australians vote to choose the people who will make the laws and decisions that affect us all.
An election is the time when Australians vote to choose the people who will make the laws and decisions that affect us all.
Where are Polling Places normally set up?
In schools.
What does 'representative democracy' mean?
The type of democracy where the people choose leaders to make laws and decisions for everyone.
What is a Parliament?
A parliament is a system where elected representatives make laws for a country or region.
List three responsibilities of the State Government
Schools
Hospitals
Public transport
Police & Emergency Prisons
Roads & railways
Fill the blank: Voting is _________. That means people have to vote!
Voting is compulsory. That means people have to vote!
What is the voting day called?
Election Day
What is an election?
This is the time when people vote to choose the people who will make the laws and decisions that affect everyone.
What is the Upper House also known as?
The Senate
List three responsibilities of the Local Government
Rubbish & recycling
Parks & libraries
Sporting facilities & swimming pools
Local roads & footpaths
Pet registration & control
Town planning & building approvals
Fill the blank: Candidates who are not in political parties are called __________.
Candidates who are not in political parties are called independents.
On what day of the week is Election Day?
Saturday
What is a political party?
A group of candidates who form a group with shared ideas.
What is the Lower House also known as?
The House of Representatives
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Federal, State and Local
Fill the blank: In Australian elections, we use a _________ voting system.
In Australian elections, we use a preferential voting system.
What are the people called who assist voters at the polling place?
Electoral workers
What is an electorate?
The area represented by one Member of Parliament.
Members of Parliament
What is an electoral roll?
A list of all the people who are enrolled to vote in elections.
Fill the blank: If you don’t fill in your ballot paper correctly, your vote will not be counted. This is called an _______ vote. Do not put your name on the ballot paper.
If you don’t fill in your ballot paper correctly, your vote will not be counted. This is called an Informal vote. Do not put your name on the ballot paper.
What is the term for when one candidate has more than half the votes?
An absolute majority