Political Freedoms
Democracy
Political participation
Free and fair elections
100

Define freedom of speech

Freedom of speech allows a person to actively participate in Australia’s democracy by voicing their opinions publicly about any topic within the bounds of the law.

100

What is a democratic government

by the people,’ which means that power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected representatives.

100

Why is being informed important 

we must think critically and consider a variety of different sources before we form an opinion, and use this opinion to vote in elections or carry out political choices or actions.

100

to vote in elections we must be how old?

18

200

Define freedom of assembly 

The freedom of assembly allows people to meet in groups for social or political purposess

200

Define representative democracy 

A representative democracy is a system in which the people vote for delegates to represent their interests in a parliamen

200
How does voting for someone contribute to running the country how we want 

to represent our opinions and beliefs at local, state and federal levels. It is up to these elected representatives to voice the opinions of their electorate and fight for key issues in their community.

200

All voters are equal ? true or false

true - worth 1 vote

300

Define freedom of association 

People in Australia are free to join or form any group or organisation that they wish to, as long as the main activities of the group are legal.

300

Is Australia a flawed or full democracy 

Flawed

300

What is one way we can take direction action

Marches, protests, boycotts, services, strikes

300

Why is a screen provided for voters to vote in private? 

to vote without fear or intimidation and reduce risk or bribery 

400

Define freedom of movement 

A citizen can travel freely to all states and territories in Australia and also leave and re-enter Australia.

400

What percentage of the world live in a full democracy

8.4%

400

What is a lobby group

are organisations made up of members with common interests, that seek to influence government policy or enact change, but do not seek to be elected to parliament.

400

Is it against the law to not vote in an election if you are enrolled to vote?

Yes

500

Define freedom of religion

Australians are free to practice their many different faiths or, to practice no religion at all.

500

Define authoritarian regime

An authoritarian government is a government that holds power and makes policies without the consent of the people that it rules.  

500

Name one Australian Lobby group

Answers will vary

500

Why is it important to be an active citizen when it comes to elections?


to be aware of issues that impact them and choose representatives that will best represent them