Year 7 Civics and Citizenship

What is a democracy?

• A system of government in which the country plans and controls the economy and a single authoritarian party holds supreme power.
• A form of Government where absolute power is exersized by a dictator.
• A form of Government with a Monarch as the head of State.
• A form of Government where the people rule through elected representatives.

When did Australia become a Federation (an Independent Nation) ?

• 1st January 1926
• 1st January 1901
• 26th January 1926
• 26th January 1901

Identify which of these ISN'T a responsibility of an Australian citizen.

• To obey the law
• To vote
• Defend Australia
• Finish High School

Which level of Government collect taxes?

• Federal Government

• State/ Territory Government

• Local Council

Which level of Government collect rates from property owners?

• State Government

• Local council

• National Government

Who is the Australian Prime Minister?

• Bill Shorten

• Malcolm Turnbul

• Scott Morrison

• Kevin Rudd

Who is WA's Premier?

• Will Hodgman
• Mark McGowan
• Daniel Andrews
• Gladys Berejiklian

What is the legal voting age?

• 21

• 18

• 16

• 19

Who enforces the law?

• Parents
• Teachers
• Coaches
• Police

Who does the law apply to?

• Children
• People over 18
• Elderly People
• Everyone