Vocab
The law upon which a state or organisation is governed
Constitution
Australian states federated?
01/01/1901
A role of the High Court is to interpret what?
The Constitution
What is the first responsibility of Australian citizens
To obey the laws
Branch of government that enforces laws
Executive
A person born in a country who has the responsibility to obey laws and participate in the political process (for example; voting)
A citizen
The number of branches of government
3
The three different levels of government are?
Federal, state, and local
Another word for the responsibility to protect Australia
Defend
Branch of government that makes laws
Legislative
The model where the power in a country is divided into multiple branches to ensure fairness
The separation of powers
How many Senators?
76
The three branches of the government are?
Executive, legislative, and judicial
A requirement of all citizens that results in a fine if not done
Voting
Branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice
Judiciary
The idea that you are innocent until proven guilty
Presumption of innocence
The decision that recognised the rights of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples was made?
The 1967 referendum
The part of your paycheck that is taken by the government
Taxes
The bicameral government is made up of these two branches
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
Preamble
The number of referendums (changes to the constitution) that have passed
8
What are the two levels of government described in the Constitution?
Federal and State
How can you fulfil your civic duty in court?
Australia’s legal system is designed so that citizens can participate. Citizens, who are not law experts, usually participate as jurors in a jury, or sometimes as witnesses. It is very possible that you will be called for jury duty at some time in your life.
Who is the Queen's representative in WA?
Governor Kim Beazley