Concepts of Civics & Citizenship
What is the concept?
"The way in which individuals as good citizens take part in and make a contribution to society"
Participation
How many colonies worked on and eventually signed the constitution?
Six- Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia
A proposal to change the constitution is known as
A Bill
The House of Representatives is also known as what House?
The Lower House
The Senate is also known as what House?
Upper House
Which country is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Italy
What is the concept?
"The entitlements and obligations associated with citizenship"
Rights and Responsibilities
On what date did the Constitution come in to effect?
1st January 1901
Stage 2 in holding a referendum: Where members of the House of Representatives and the Senate divide up into two sides of the argument
The Committees
What colour is the House of Representatives?
Green
What colour is the Senate?
Red
Currently there is a major conflict involving the United States and Israel attacking which Middle Eastern country?
Iran
What is the concept?
"People and society should behave in a way that is fair, equal and balanced for all"
Justice
How can the Constitution be changed?
With a referendum
Stage 3 in a referendum: A formal order is issued by the governor general to set the dates for the referendum
The writ
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
150
How many seats are in the Senate?
76
What global day celebrated on March 8, 2026 focuses on women’s rights and equality?
International Women's Day
What is the concept?
"Attitudes, values or beliefs that represent the system of democracy"
Democratic Values
The consitution joined the colonies together under one united govenment. What other name is often given to this document?
The Birth Certificate of Australia
Stage 4: The committees prepare formal statements for both sides of the referendum
The Case
What does each seat in the House of Representatives represent?
An electorate- each has over 100,000 voters
DAILY DOUBLE:
How many seats does each state and territory have?
States- 12
Territories: 2
What global sporting event will be held in Australia in 2032, which is already being planned in 2026?
Brisbane Olympics
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the concept?
"The parliamentary system of Australia, which originated from the UK"
The Westminster System
Which was the last colony to agree to Federation and the Constitution?
Western Australia
Stage 5: Every Australian on the electoral role attends a polling location to state their choice.
The Vote
What is the title of the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Representatives?
The Prime Minister
How long does each Senator serve for?
6 years
What major global football (soccer) tournament will be held in 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico?
FIFA World Cup
What is the concept?
"A system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled, and elect a parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf"
Democracy
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
Where the majority of states and the majority of Australians agree to a change
Double Majority
DAILY DOUBLE:
Australia has a bicameral parliament. What does this mean?
2 houses (500 points)
The two houses are the Senate and the House of Representatives (500 points)
Who is the King's representative in Australia?
The Governor General
Which space mission plans to send astronauts around the Moon in 2026 as part of NASA’s return-to-the-Moon program?
Artemis II