The Constitution and the Legal System
This document outlines the division of powers between federal and state governments in Australia
What is the Australian Constitution?
This is the upper house of the Australian Parliament.
What is the Senate?
In Australia, voting is this, meaning it is required by law.
What is compulsory?
This is the symbol of the Australian nation that features a kangaroo and an emu.
What is the Australian Coat of Arms?
This is the system of law that is based on court decisions and precedents, rather than written laws alone.
What is common law?
The separation of powers in Australia's system of government divides the powers of government into three branches. Name one of these branches.
What is the Legislative, Executive or Judicial branch?
This political party is traditionally associated with supporting free-market policies and private enterprise in Australia.
What is the Liberal Party?
This is the legal process by which a person becomes a citizen of Australia.
What is naturalisation?
The Australian Citizenship Pledge requires new citizens to promise loyalty to the Australian people and uphold these.
What are the values of Australian society?
This is the term used for a formal written decision made by a judge in a court case.
What is a judgement?
This court is the highest in Australia and interprets the Constitution.
What is the High Court of Australia?
In Australia, this individual is the head of government and leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Representatives.
Who is the Prime Minister?
This document outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of Australian citizens.
What is the Australian Human Rights Commission?
This annual national holiday marks the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
What is Australia Day?
The Australian legal system is based on this principle, which means that everyone, including the government, is subject to the law.
What is the rule of law?
This term refers to a system where a country has a government that is elected by the people.
What is a representative democracy?
This political party is traditionally associated with advocating for workers' rights and social equality.
What is the Australian Labor Party (ALP)?
This term refers to the participation of citizens in democratic processes, such as voting or being part of a community organisation.
What is civic participation?
This is the legal age at which Australians are required to vote in federal elections.
What is 18?
This court is the main trial court in Australia where serious criminal cases are heard such as murder or armed robbery.
What is the Supreme Court?
This process allows citizens to formally change the Constitution.
What is a referendum?
This is the role of an individual who is elected to represent their local electorate in the House of Representatives.
Who is a Member of Parliament (MP)?
This right allows citizens to express their opinions publicly without fear of punishment.
What is freedom of speech?
In addition to being a requirement for citizenship, this test assesses knowledge of Australian history, culture, and laws.
What is the Australian Citizenship Test?
This is the principle that ensures a person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
What is the presumption of innocence?