Civics and Citizenship

Define democracy

• A democracy is a system of government run by a few people

• A democracy is a system of government run by the people, for the people

• A democracy is a system of government run by large corporations

• A democracy is a system of government that takes away people's individual rights

The term democracy comes from?

• A Roman word

• An English word

• A Greek word

• A Spanish word

What is a representative democracy?

• We represent ourselves to make laws on behalf of the country

• A system of government where people have no rights or responsibilities

• We elect people from our family to make laws on our behalf

• We elect representatives to make laws on our behalf

Australian society believes in which 4 democratic values?

• Respect, equity, faithfulness and freedom

• Equality, fairness, freedom and Fun

• Respect, Equality, Fairness and Freedom

• Respect, equality, Openness and freedom

The Westminster system has how many houses in parliament?

• 4

• 1

• 3

• 2

Where is this building found?

• Canberra

• Madrid

• London

• Paris

The Westminster system is by both federal and state governments in Australia

• True

• False

One of the most important ways we can participate in Australian society is

• Doing what is right

• Doing our best

• Voting

• Picking up litter

What date and year did Australia become a Federation?

• 1st January, 1902

• 1st January, 1900

• 1st January, 1899

• 1st January, 1901

What city is the Australian Federal Parliament located in?

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Perth