A fair go
What is compulsory voting?
The requirement that eligible citizens register and vote in elections.
When political parties devote a lot of effort and resources to convince voters to support their candidates, this is called a...
Political campaign
What is the name of the highest court in Australia?
The High Court
First Nations Australians, women, people with disabilities etc.
Name a paragraph style that you should use in your exam.
Lawyer, Compare/Contrast or Better Quote
How many votes does every Australian citizen get in an election?
One person = one vote
Name three types of media used by politicians to influence voters.
Newspapers, TV, radio and social media.
What court is murder trialled in?
The Supreme Court
What does "justice" mean?
The concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair.
What is a "democracy sausage"?
The name of the sausage that people buy when the go to vote in an election.
The leader of the Opposition is an example of a...
Shadow Minister
Name the two major parties that would publicly debate against each other during an election.
Liberal-National Coalition vs. Labor
A civil court case amounting to $150,500 would be trialled in which court?
What does "discrimination" mean?
The unjust or treatment of different categories of people.
What is a "donkey vote"?
When a ballot paper is numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 etc in the same order that the candidates appear, it is known as a 'donkey vote'
"A type of political system where people elect people to represent their interests" is the definition of...
List four ways that political parties can influence voters.
Political campaigns, public debates traditional news media, opinion polls, advertising, interest groups, political donations, social media
What is statute law?
Identify three ways in which it is against the law to discriminate against someone.
It is illegal to discriminate against people based on race, gender, religion, disability and socioeconomic status etc.
The current parliament of Australia is the ____ parliament. What number is it?
47th parliament
What is excluded in freedom of speech?
Hate speech such as racism.
Which political party often receives support from environmental interest groups?
The Greens
Which court has committal hearings for more serious crimes such as murder?
The Magistrates Court
What is the name of the international treaty that Australia has signed and is designed to guarantee equality before the law?
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
When did women gain the right to vote in Australia?
1902