Civics and Citizenship

How often are federal elections held?

• At least once every 3 years

• Every 4 years on Australia Day

• Every 6 years

• 1 July every year

What is a written request by a group of citizens for Parliament to take action on a particular problem

• A partition

• A petition

• A policy

• A plebiscite

Any member of the public can write to a Senate committee when they ask for submissions

• True

• False

• Maybe

Australians who are concerned about an issue can organise....

• Public meetings or protests

• Interviews with the media

• Online forums and discussions

• Say they are the Prime Minister and start making new laws

If you have an issue that you want parliament to act on, what is a proactive way to connect with them

• Write to your local member

• Email a relevant government minister

• start a petition

• cry about it

Parliament is NOT open to citizens and visitors who want to come and watch Parliament at work.

• True

• False

House of Representatives elections provide an opportunity for Australians to vote for...

• A Prime Minister

• A candidate for their electorate

• A Speaker

• A President

At what age can an Australian citizen enrol to vote?

• At Birth

• 16 Years Old

• If they have graduated High School

• 18 Years Old

What age is it compulsory for an Australian citizen to vote?

• 16 Years

• 18 Years

• 21 Years

• Its not compulsory

How old do you need to be to become a member for parliament?

• 35 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 55 years