Civics and Citizenship

Question 1

Democracy

Answer 1

Rule of the people

Question 2

Representative Democracy

Answer 2

Citizens electing representatives to make laws on their behalf.

Question 3

Direct Democracy

Answer 3

Citizens meet together to make laws for their country

Question 4

Liberal Democracy

Answer 4

Certain values that are deemed extremely important to be upheld.
Some include:
* Freedom of Speech
* Freedom of movement
* Freedom of assembly
* Freedom of religion
* Right to a fair trial

Question 5

3 levels of government

Answer 5

Federal, State, Local

Question 6

what does Federal do?

Answer 6

• In charge of things such as; immigration, trade, defence

Question 7

What does state government do?

Answer 7

• In charge of things such as; education, transport, healthcare

Question 8

What things does the local council do?

Answer 8

• In charge of things such as; rubbish collection, pet control,

Question 9

3 branches of power

Answer 9

1. Legislation
   
   • Creates the law
2. Judiciary
   
   • Interprets the law
3. Executive
   
   • Enforces the law

Question 10

Parliamentary party

Answer 10

A political party that has representation in parliament.

Question 11

Coalition

Answer 11

When two or more parties join together, to create a bigger group and gain more power.

Question 12

Minor Parties

Answer 12

Parties with a small number of people elected.

Question 13

Party meetings

Answer 13

Held during sitting weeks and parties decide how they are going to work as a team.

Question 14

Democratic Values

Answer 14

Beliefs and ideals held by our society as a democracy.

Question 15

Examples of Democratic Values

Answer 15

DEMOCRATIC VALUES:
- Respect
- Equality
- Fairness
- Freedom

Question 16

Participation

Answer 16

The way good citizens contribute or take part in society.

Question 17

Ways of participation

Answer 17

Ways they participate:
- Voting in elections/referedums
- Serving on jury
- Paying taxes

Question 18

Rights and Responsibilities

Answer 18

The entitlements and duties as citizens

Question 19

Rights

Answer 19

Ensures we are able to have a say in the way our country is run and treated fairly in the process

Question 20

Civic Responsibilities

Answer 20

Ensures we contribute to our society to keep going as a strong democracy

Question 21

Westminister System

Answer 21

Parliament consisting of 2 chamber/houses, with members elected by the people to make laws on their behalf.

Question 22

Upper house (senate)
- members

Answer 22

• Each state is represented by 12 senators
• Territories are represented by 2 senators

Question 23

Upper house (senate)
-purpose

Answer 23

The senate is the house of review
–> Checks and holds the government of day for their actions
- represent the interests of their state/ territory

Question 24

Lower house (House of representatives)
- purpose

Answer 24

• To form government
• Represents the interests of their electorates

Question 25

Lower house (House of representatives)

Answer 25

Has 150 elected members representing each electorate.

Question 26

Electorates

Answer 26

The150 geographical divisions of Australia.

Question 27

Political Party

Answer 27

A group of people who share similar ideas about how thier country should be run.

Question 28

Government

Answer 28

The party/coalition that wins majority of seats in house of reps, wins election and forms government.

Question 29

Primeminister-

Answer 29

The leader of the winning party/coalition.

Question 30

Oppostion leader

Answer 30

The leader of party/ coalition that has largest number of seats but not majority.

Question 31

Opposition Role

Answer 31

to hold government accountable for it's actions

Question 32

Political System

Answer 32

A way of determining who has the power and responsibilty for making decisions about matters that affect peoples daily lives

Question 33

Asutralian Constitution

Answer 33

Established system where the responsibility to make and change laws is shared by 1 national parliament and 6 state parliaments.

Question 34

Governor general

Answer 34

Is the king's representative.

Question 35

Governor general- Duties

Answer 35

Duties: - Appointing ambassadors, ministers, judges - Approving laws passed by both houses

Question 36

Policy

Answer 36

A statement of principles that aims to guide action that must be taken in the future.

Question 37

Party Platform

Answer 37

Sets out the party's goals in order to appeal to voters.

Question 38

What shapes government policy?

Answer 38

- Views of leaders - Voter opinion - Parliamentary scrutiny - Minor parties the government may have to negotiate with - The principles and objectives of party - International reaction - Media discussion - Interest groups d - Economic neccesity

Question 39

What influences voters?

Answer 39

- Public debate - Opinion polls - Media & advertising - Interest groups - Important issues - Political Loyalty

Question 40

First Past the post

Answer 40

A system where the candidate with the most votes wins. Voters vote for one person.

Question 41

how preferential voting works.

Answer 41

The winner must get over 50% (50+1) of the votes. If after the first round of voting there is no canditate with over 50 % of the votes, the caditate with least amount of votes is eliminated. The 2nd choice for the voters who voted the eliminated caditate are then added as extra votes which are redistributed. This process continues until there is a winner ( a candidate with over 50% of the votes).

Question 42

Proportional Voting

Answer 42

When a candidate needs to reach a certain quota to win a seat.