Constitution
What document explains how Australia is governed?
The Australian Constitution
What is a government policy?
A government plan or action
What type of democracy does Australia have?
Representative democracy
What is diplomacy?
Managing relationships between countries peacefully
What does the term “democracy” mean?
Government chosen by the people
What is it called when power is shared between state and federal governments?
Federation
Which groups create and debate policies in Parliament?
Political parties
What does “rule of law” mean?
Everyone follows the law equally
Name one Asia-Pacific country Australia works closely with.
Indonesia, Japan, China, or New Zealand
What is the name of Australia’s national parliament building city?
Canberra
Which branch of government interprets laws?
The Judicial branch
What do interest groups try to do?
Influence government decisions
Is voting compulsory or voluntary in Australia?
Compulsory
Name one international organisation Australia works with.
The UN or ASEAN
What is the role of the High Court?
To interpret laws and the Constitution
What is required for a referendum to pass?
A double majority
What is the first step in creating government policy?
Identifying an issue
Who leads the government in Indonesia?
The President
Give one reason Australia works with other countries.
Trade, security, tourism, aid, or peacekeeping
What is a bill?
A proposed law
In what year did Australia become a federation?
1901
Who approves a bill before it becomes law?
The Governor-General
What type of system does Indonesia have: federal or unitary?
Unitary system
Name one type of foreign aid Australia provides.
Food, medical aid, or education support
Name one democratic value in Australia.
Freedom, equality, participation, or rule of law