Federal Government
Who is the prime minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
Is the following a Norm, Rule or Law? Waiting in a cue
Norm
What is Civics?
What we ‘know’ about our society.
What is the Australian Constitution?
It is a set of rules that outlines how the country is to be run. It is a legal document that sets out specific powers for Australia’s government. Outlines what laws the country can make. It needs a referendum to be changed.
What powers do State Governments have when it comes to making laws?
Environment protection, health (hospitals), police services, education (primary and secondary), tourism, housing, state roads.
Who is the Governor-General of Australia?
David Hurley
Is the following a Norm, Rule or Law? Wearing your school uniform
Rule
What is Citizenship?
What we ‘do’ to participate in and contribute to our society.
What is the difference between a Norm, Rule and Law?
A norm is a socially acceptable habit e.g. waiting in a queue
A rule regulates our behaviour and has a consequence if broken e.g. wearing the school uniform.
Laws can be defined as rules of behaviour enforced by the sovereign authority (government) and have sanctions if broken.
What power does the Federal Government have when it comes to making laws?
Education (universities), defence, airports, immigration, foreign affairs, taxation.
What are the two houses in Australia's bicameral parliament called?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
Is the following a Norm, Rule or Law? Not exceeding the speed limit while operating a motor vehicle
Law
What is a democratic leadership style?
Decisions are made by a majority vote and everyone’s ideas count.
Views of majority get heard, multiple ideas heard, best idea picked, people feel like they play a role.
What is the separation of powers?
Legislative - makes the law
(Governor-general, parliamentarians)
Executive – put the laws into action
(Prime minister, ministers (cabinet)
Judicial – Interpret the laws/make judgments on the law
(Courts)
When does a double dissolution occur?
In order for a double dissolution to be triggered, a bill must be rejected by the Senate at least twice.
What are the colours associated with the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Green and Red
Is the following a Norm, Rule or Law? Being home by curfew
Rule
What is an Authoritarian leadership style?
One person or small group has absolute power over decisions.
The division of powers means that the power to run Australia is divided between federal and state governments.
What must occur for a referendum to be successful?
A double majority. Half the votes of the whole Australian population and at least half the population of more then four states.
How many people are in the House of Representatives currently in Australia?
151
Is the following a Norm, Rule or Law? Taking a gift to a birthday party
Norm
What are the democratic values we aim to uphold in Australia? (Name 2)
Freedom of election, Freedom of religion, Freedom of assembly, Right to a fair trial, Freedom from arbitrary arrest and Freedom of speech.
Who gives Royal Assent?
The Governor-General.
Explain the process of passing a bill.
Pass through the House of Representatives and the Senate before being given Royal Assent by the Governor General