Levels of Government
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Local, State and Federal Government
What is the name of the leader of the Federal Government?
The Prime Minister
What is an idea for a new law called?
A bill
What does the word democracy mean?
Rule by the people
True or False: The Prime Minister must follow the law.
True
Which level of government looks after parks, rubbish and recycling?
Local Government
What are the two houses of Federal Parliament called?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What happens after both houses of Parliament agree to a bill?
The Governor-General gives it Royal Assent.
At what age does voting become compulsory in Australia?
18 years old
What does active participation mean?
When citizens get involved and work with others to solve problems or improve their community.
Which level of government is responsible for schools, hospitals, roads and transport?
State Government
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
The people in their electorate
What nickname is given to a bill moving back and forth between the House of Representatives and the Senate?
Ping-pong
How often are federal elections held in Australia?
Every three years
Give two reasons why Australia has laws.
Any two:
to keep people safe
protect rights
make things fair
prevent unacceptable behaviour
solve conflicts
A decision needs to be made about who can visit or live in Australia. Which level of government is responsible?
Federal Government
What is the difference between who members of the House of Representatives and senators represent?
House members represent an electorate. Senators represent their state or territory.
What are amendments?
Changes that are made to a bill while it is being debated.
Name two features of Australia's democracy other than elections.
protecting human rights
laws applying equally to citizens
encouraging citizens to participate in politics and community life.
What does the statement "no one is above the law" mean?
Everyone must follow the law, including government leaders such as the Prime Minister.
Match each issue to the correct level of government: building a new road, collecting rubbish, and changing Australia's immigration rules.
Road = State Government
Rubbish = Local Government
Immigration = Federal Government
How many electorates are represented in the House of Representatives?
151 electorates
Put these stages in the correct order:
Royal Assent
Bill introduced
Senate
House debate and vote
Law
Bill introduced → House debate and vote → Senate → Royal Assent → Law
An Australian citizen turns 18 and wants to vote in a federal election. What organisation must they be enrolled with?
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
Which principle means that everyone, including the Prime Minister and other government leaders, must obey the law?
The Rule of Law