Definitions
What is a representative?
Someone who people elect to represent them.
What happens in Australia if you are over 18 and a citizen, but you do not vote?
You get a fine.
What is a bill?
The proposal of a new law?
What is active citizenship?
Active citizenship is about getting involved in the political process.
What matters does the Magistrate's Court deal with?
Traffic infringements, shoplifting, disorderly behaviour, burglary, assault, fraud, etc.
What is an immigrant?
A person who has moved to Australia from another country.
Who is Australia's current Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
Who is technically the very top of the Australian government?
The King.
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Brisbane Lions.
What is democracy?
Democracy is when everyone gets a vote/say in who leads their country.
What is mandatory voting?
Everyone over 18 MUST vote.
What is the name of the two houses in the Australian government?
House of Reps and The Senate.
Is voting in every election active citizenship? Why/why not?
What are the levels of the Court System?
Federal --> state/Territory Supreme Courts --> District/County Courts --> Magistrate's Court.
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law means everyone must follow the same rules, regardless of who they are.
What is freedom of speech, and how does it relate to democracy?
What does the Senate do?
Review bills passed by the House of Reps. BONUS: Represent states/territories to ensure laws are fair for the whole country.
What are the responsibilities of a citizen?
To not break the law, to participate in the voting process, to stand up for things that are unjust (wrong), to exercise their political rights.
What is the High Court, and why is it important?
Top court in Australia, ensures government is adhering to the constitution.
What is responsible government?
Where the government must explain why they do what they do.
What happen if we did not get to vote and if there was no democracy?
Teacher's discretion.
What does the House of Reps do?
Introduce bills and represent the people.
Bonus: What is an electorate, and how do they relate to the House of Reps?
How can immigrants get involved in democracy?
How does the High Court maintain the Rule of Law?
Teachers' discretion.