Political Involvement

What is a system of government where political power lies with the people?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Communism

Which political party was founded to promote ecological sustainability, social economic justice, peace and nonvioloence as well as grassroots democracy?

• Liberal Party

• Labor Party

• National Party

• The Greens

What is the lower house of Federal Parliament, sometimes called the people’s house, known as?

• the Senate

• the House of Representatives

• the House of Commons

• the Constituency

What is a 'Portfolio'?

• An area of government responsibility, looked after by a minister, such as health or defence.

• Laws concerning immigration

• a collection of an artist's work

• the left hand side of a boat/ship

Which level of government is responsible for roads and railways?

• Local government

• State Government

• Federal Government

Which level of government is responsible for parks and sports ovals?

• Local Government

• State Government

• Federal Government

How does the government change the constitution?

• through a vote in parliament

• through a plebiscite

• through a referendum

• by referring it to the AEC

Australia has a 'bicameral' system of government. What does 'bicameral' mean?

• two territories (ACT & Northern Territory)

• two Heads of State (the Queen and the Governor General)

• two Houses of Parliament

• two main political parties (Labor & Liberal)

What is a system of government with strong centralised power permitting no opposition or criticism and an emphasis on nationalism called?

• Fascism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Autocracy

Which system of counting votes is used for the House of Representatives?

• First past the post voting

• Proportional representation voting

• Preferential system of voting

• Quota voting