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.

Which level of Government collect taxes?

• National Government
• State/ Territory Government
• Local Council
• All of the above

Which level of Government collect rates from property owners?

• State Government
• Local council
• National Government
• All of the above

What are the rights of a citizen?

• Equality and non-discrimination
• Marry and have children
• Fair trial in court
• All of the above

What is a Constitution?

• A set of rules by which a country or state is run

• One of the laws in Australia

• A set of laws a country can choose from

• A bill

In Australia, Power is Separated between

• Legislature

• Executive

• Judiciary

• All of the above

The role of the Judiciary is to...

• Put the law into action

• Make judgements on the law

• Make and change law

The role of the executive is to

• Put the law into action

• Make and change the law

• Make judgements on law

The current Queen of England is...

• Kate Middleton

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Megan Markle

• Queen Elizabeth

What is the process for changing the constitution

• Both houses approve, change put to people, 50% of Australians vote yes, majority in favour in four states, governor general sign off

• Both houses approve, change put to people, 50% of Australians vote yes, governor general sign off

• governor general sign off, 50% of Australians vote yes, majority in favour in two states, Both houses approve

• Cabinet discussion, draft bill, 1st reading, 2nd reading, committee debate, 3rd reading, senate vote, governor general