Democracy and Voting in Australia

Why is Australia a democracy?

• Because we have a Prime Minister

• Because the people govern themselves

• Because we have a King

• Because a group of people rule over the nation

What is decided in a federal election?

• If a change to the constitution will be made

• Who will be in the House of Representitives in parliament

• Who will be the next King or Queen

• If a new law will be passed

In Australia, we have a .......................... democracy.

• Representative

• Direct

• Constitutional

• Monitory

Describe one important date from the history of voting in Australia. What happened and why is it important?

What is a political party?

• A group of politicians who are friends

• A group of politicians with similar views on issues facing the community

• A politician's family

• A group of politicians celebrating a birthday

Australia uses a ......................... voting system.

• Preferential

• Popular

• Majority

• Cool

What is an example of direct democracy?

• Participating in a protest march

• Politicians voting on behalf of the people

• Voting in a referendum

• Visiting paliment house for a tour

What do MPs (Members of Parliament) elected to represent?

• Their boss

• Their whole state

• Their sports team

• Their electorate

Voting is .................. for all eligible people in Australia.

• optional

• fun

• compulsory

• difficult

What are the three main political parties in Australia?

• The Labor Party

• The Democratic Party

• The Liberal Party

• The Nationals