Concepts of Civics & Citizenship
What is the concept?
"The way in which individuals as good citizens take part in and make a contribution to society"
Participation
How many colonies worked on and eventually signed the constitution?
Six- Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia
A proposal to change the constitution is known as
A Bill
The Branch of power that has the power to administer the Law
Executive
There are over 560 councils and they are generally led by either a Mayor or a Shire President
Local Government
A place where people can resolve disputes and laws can be enforced fairly.
The courts.
Tried to separate salt and pepper in Year 2?
Sophie
What is the concept?
"The entitlements and obligations associated with citizenship"
Rights and Responsibilities
On what date did the Constitution come in to effect?
1st January 1901
Stage 2 in holding a referendum: Where members of the House of Representatives and the Senate divide up into two sides of the argument
The Committees
The Branch that has the power to make laws
Legislature
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
The lowest and busiest court in WA. It hears cases about minor criminal matters and minor legal disputes between people
The Magistrate's Court
Wants to play for the West Coast Eagles or own a car dealership?
Riley
What is the concept?
"People and society should behave in a way that is fair, equal and balanced for all"
Justice
How can the Constitution be changed?
With a referendum
Stage 3 in a referendum: A formal order is issued by the governor general to set the dates for the referendum
The writ
Our Parliament has two houses- the House of Representatives and the Senate. Having two chambers is also known as
Bicameral
Which level of government looks after Roads and Railways?
State Government
Law that protects individuals, typically dealing with disputes over an action that results in loss or harm is known as what?
Civil Law
Has a twin
Lilah
What is the concept?
"Attitudes, values or beliefs that represent the system of democracy"
Democratic Values
The consitution joined the colonies together under one united govenment. What other name is often given to this document?
The Birth Certificate of Australia
Stage 4: The committees prepare formal statements for both sides of the referendum
The Case
How many seats in the House of Representatives AND Senate for the 2025 election?
House of Representatives- 150
Senate- 76
Which level of government looks after defence?
The Federal Government
The highest court in WA that hears the most serious criminal cases and also hears appeals from the other courts in WA.
The Supreme Court
Best friend at the time broke there nose 4 years ago and it's still broken
Phoebe
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the concept?
"The parliamentary system of Australia, which originated from the UK"
The Westminster System
Which was the last colony to agree to Federation and the Constitution?
Western Australia
Stage 5: Every Australian on the electoral role attends a polling location to state their choice.
The Vote
Australia's parliament includes: The House of Representatives + Senate + ______________ ?
The Governor-General
Which level of government looks after education?
Federal- Universities and Tafe
State: High schools and Primary Schools
Local- Day care centres
Refers to the group of laws that have been put in place to protect us from harm.
Criminal Law
Who gives there soap bottles a singing show in the shower?
Willow
What is the concept?
"A system of government in which the people have the power to determine how they will be ruled, and elect a parliament to make and implement laws on their behalf"
Democracy
Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Edmund Barton
Where the majority of states and the majority of Australians agree to a change
Double Majority
DAILY DOUBLE:
When is the 2025 Federal election being held?
3rd May 2025
Who is the current leader of the WA state government? What is there position title for DOUBLE points.
Roger Cook, the Premier
The highest court in Australia, hears appeals of supreme and federal courts.
The High Court
Favourite number is 13 as that is there birth date and also Taylor Swift's birth date
Mrs Trevaskis