Democracy in Australia

What is the political system in Australia called?

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• parliamentary democracy

• communism

How often are federal elections held in Australia?

• every three years

• every four years

• every five years

• every six years

What is the minimum voting age in Australia?

• 16

• 18

• 21

• 25

What is compulsory voting?

• A system in which voting in elections is mandatory for all eligible citizens.

• A system in which voting in elections is prohibited for all eligible citizens.

• A system in which voting in elections is only mandatory for certain groups of citizens.

• A system in which voting in elections is optional for all eligible citizens.

What are the three levels of government in Australia?

• federal, state, and local

• primary, secondary, and tertiary

• central, provincial, and municipal

• national, regional, and municipal

What are the two major political parties in Australia?

• National Party of Australia and Australian Greens

• Australian Labor Party (ALP) and Liberal Party of Australia

• Australian Democrats and Family First Party

• One Nation and United Australia Party

What are some of the rights and freedoms protected by the Australian Constitution?

• Freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to privacy.

• Freedom of movement, freedom of thought, and the right to education.

• Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and the right to bear arms.

• Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of association, and the right to a fair trial.

How many Values are there in our democracy

• 10

• 5

• 6

• 11

Organise these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Values

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(b) Rights

• Justice

• Respect

• Privacy

• Education

• Rest and Leisure

• Tolerance

• Expression

• Equity

• Freedom

• Health

How are elections made fair?