Constitution
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
1901
What is Australia's Capital City?
Canberra
How many levels of Government do we have in Australia?
3
Who are the indigenous people of the Adelaide Plains?
The Kaurna people.
Is Australia a republic?
No, Australia is part of the monarchy/Commonwealth (governed by the King).
How many houses are there in the federal parliament? Can you remember their names?
2; The Senate and The House of Representatives
Which Australian state would you travel to visit the Convict Settlement of Port Arthur?
Tasmania
Give an example of a Federal government responsibility
Army, Medicare, Centrelink, taxation, immigration
Which two animals appear on the Australian Coat of Arms?
Kangaroo and Emu
What does a bicameral parliament mean?
The parliament has two houses.
True or False: you need a referendum to change the Constitution?
TRUE
If you are playing our "National Game" what are you doing?
Playing Aussie Rules Football (AFL)
What is civics?
Civics is to know or become informed about our society.
Australia recently lost the world test cricket championship. Who did we lose to?
India.
You know that bullying is wrong. Is this an example of civics or citizenship?
Civics
What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution?
It ensures Australia is governed in a fair manner.
What is the name of the LOCAL government body that looks after the area around Craigmore High School?
City of Playford.
What is citizenship?
Citizenship is the ‘doing’ part where you are able to understand issues and make a contribution/difference to our society. Being an active citizen can be a balancing act between knowing and doing.
Who said this quote:
"That's not a knife, THIS is a knife!"
Crocodile Dundee
You pick up a piece of rubbish on the pathway. Is this an example of civics or citizenship?
Citizenship
What is the Australian Constitution?
A legal document created in 1901 which sets out specific powers of Australia's government
Who is Australia's Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
What was Federation and when did it occur?
Federation occurred on Jan 1st 1901 and saw the formation of 6 self-governing British colonies form the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is "The Race that stops a nation"?
The Melbourne Cup
True or False: the House of Representatives and the Senate both have to agree with a law before in can be passed in Federal parliament.
TRUE