Democracy & voting in Australia

Where does the word 'democracy' come from?

• 2 Greek words

• Latin

• Ancient Egypt

• 2 English words

What does 'democracy' mean?

• power of government

• rule of the people

• society

• political power

Democracy gave all people in ancient Greece the right to vote in elections?

• True

• False

Who could not vote in a democratic election in ancient Greece?

• People who didn't speak Greek

• Anyone under 25

• Women & men without jobs

• Women, slaves & poor people

What was the first document to establishe basic rights for people in any society?

• The declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Constitution

• The Bill of rights

Democracy is the most popular form of government around the world today.

• True

• False

What form of democracy do we have in Australia?

• A representative democracy

• A direct democracy

• A constitutional democracy

• A monitory democracy

What are the 3 values of the Australian democracy?

• Freedom of speech, the right to an education & free healthcare

• The right to vote in elections, the right to work & freedom of speech

• Freedom to express our views, equal rights for all people & the right to justice & a fair trial

• The right to be heard, pay equality and protection for all

In Australia we vote for...

• the Prime Minister

• a person to represent us in government

• the President

• a Governor General

What are people who work in government called?

• party people

• democrats

• governmentals

• politicians