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ment
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Name the three branches of
government and what each one
does.
Legislature makes the law,
executive administers it, judiciary
applies it
Name the five fundamental
freedoms.
Speech, association, assembly,
religion and movement
Which is the most powerful type of law in Australia, and why?
The Constitution – it can only be changed by the people through a referendum
What does it mean that Australia is a 'secular' nation?
Church and state are separate – religious groups don't run the government
What is the final stage of becoming an Australian citizen?
The citizenship ceremony, where new citizens can take the pledge
How many of the 150 seats in the House of
Representatives must a party win to form
government?
At least 76 (an absolute majority)
Give one benefit of social media for
voters and one for politicians.
Voters can ask politicians questions: politicians can spread their message to more people
A judge's decision in a new type of case must be followed in similar future cases. What is this called?
A precedent (common law)
On the Aboriginal flag, what do the black, red and yellow represent?
Black: Aboriginal peoples · Red: the earth · Yellow: the sun
Name one responsibility AND one privilege of Australian citizens.
Responsibility: obey the law, vote, defend the country. Privilege: stand for parliament, Australian passport
What is the difference between the
'parliament' and the 'government'?
Government = the party with the majority
in the House of Reps.
Parliament = all members of both houses plus the
Governor-General
You're 13 and want your council to build a skate park. Name two ways you could make your voice heard.
e.g. start a petition, contact your councillor, volunteer, hold a peaceful protest
Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce was fined $200 in 2021 for not wearing a mask. Which principle does this show?
The rule of law – everyone is equal before the law, whatever their power
Who is Tagai, and why is he important to Torres Strait Islander peoples?
A warrior of the sea seen in the stars (Orion and the Pleiades) who connects them as sea people
What is the difference between an economic migrant and a refugee?
An economic migrant moves for work or money; a refugee moves to escape persecution or seek protection
Before 1901, each colony had its own
railways, stamps, taxes and army. Explain
why this led to Federation.
Trade and travel were difficult and there
was no defence force for the whole country,
so a central parliament was needed
What is the difference between an insider and an outsider lobby group? Give an example of each.
Insider works with politicians directly (Australian Christian Lobby); outsider uses community pressure (School Strike for Climate).
A person with a hearing impairment is given an interpreter in court. Which principle of justice is this, and why is it fair?
Equality (through equity) – extra support so they are not disadvantaged
What did the 1992 Mabo decision recognise, and why was it so significant?
The Meriam People's connection to their land on the Murray Islands – the first major legal recognition of First Nations land claims
Why was Adam Goodes named Australian of the Year in 2014, and what makes him an active citizen?
His fight against racism; he co-founded the GO Foundation for First Nations education and jobs