LEVELS OF GOVT.
Name the three levels of government in Australia
Local, State & Federal
How old do you have to be to vote in elections in Australia?
Is it mandatory?
18
Yes
What is active citizenship?
- Being actively involved in your community
What does multiculturalism mean?
Multiculturalism refers to a society made up of people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
What level of the government is responsible for hospitals?
State
What is democracy?
A system of government where the people have the power to make decisions
Name two ways young people can show active citizenship in their community
- Organising a recycling program
- Picking up litter/organising a community clean-up
- Becoming a student leader
Name one away Australia celebrates its multiculturalism
NAIDOC week; Harmony Week; cultural festivals
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
Name two responsibilities of the local government
Rubbish collection, local roads, sewerage, pet registration, local facilities (libraries & pools etc)
What is one of the key principles (ideas) of democracy in Australia?
Freedom of Speech
The Right to Vote
Free and fair elections
Equality before the law
Greta Thunberg
What percentage of Australians have at least one parent who was born overseas?
A) 48%
B) 25%
C) 70%
D)10%
Who is the current premier of Queensland?
David Crisafulli
If there is a conflict between federal and state laws, which law takes precedence?
Federal law
What does the term 'rule of law' mean?
Everyone is equal before the law. Nobody is above the law.
Why is active citizenship important for creating a fair and inclusive society?
It helps ensure that everyone's voice is heard, promotes equality and fairness, and works towards solving issues that affect communities
What is the most spoken language in Australia other than English?
Mandarin
2032
What is the role name of the leader of each level of the government?
Federal - Prime Minister
State - Premier
Local - Mayor
The word democracy comes from two Greek words
Demos + Kratos
What do they mean?
Demos = people
Kratos = power
Imagine there is a problem in your community. Describe three steps you could take as an active citizen to address the issue.
- Organise a petition
- Write a letter to your local politician
- spread the word around the community
- arrange a peaceful protest
Which countries contribute the most immigrants to Australia
United Kingdom; China; India; New Zealand; Philippines
Which animal is featured on the $50 note?
The Platypus