Year 9 | Civics and Citizenship

Which best describes a democracy?

• Some citizens are allowed to vote and stand for election.

  The government is chosen by the people, who participate in free and safe elections every three years.

• Any citizen is allowed to vote and stand for election.

  The government is chosen by the King

• Any citizen is allowed to vote and stand for election.

  The government is chosen by the people, who participate in free and safe elections every three years.

• Male citizens are allowed to vote and stand for election.

  The government is chosen by the people, who participate in free and safe elections every 33 years.

True or false?

'Australia is an unusual in that it is one of only ten countries in the world that enforces compulsory voting'

• True

• False

What are the three (3) levels of government called in Australia?

• 1. 1. Federal council

  2. 2. State/Territories parliament

  3. 3. Local councils

• 1. 1. Federal parliament

  2. 2. State/Territories parliament

  3. 3. Local parliament

• 1. 1. Federal parliament

  2. 2. State/Territories parliament

  3. 3. Local councils

• 1. 1. Federal parliament

  2. 2. Suburban parliament

  3. 3. Local councils

Which level of government is responsible for the following examples?

'Foreign policy, defence, currency, immigration'

• Federal

• State/territories

• Local councils

• Royal family

Which level of government is responsible for the following examples?

'Hospitals, police, public transport, schools'

• Local councils and states/territories

• Local councils

• Federal

• State/territories

Which level of government is responsible for the following examples?

'Childcare, pet control, parking, rubbish collection'

• State/territories

• Federal

• Local councils

• Federal and state/territories

How many seats does the House of Representatives have?

• 551

• 24

• 51

• 151

Who do the House of Representatives represent?

• Premiers

• The King

• Their electorate

• The prime minister

What do  the ancient Greek words ‘demos’ and ‘kratos’ mean?

• 'Demos' (the devine)

  'Kratos' (to rule)

• 'Demos' (the people)

  'Kratos' (to rule)

• 'Demos' (the King)

  'Kratos' (to rule)

• 'Demos' (the people)

  'Kratos' (to follow)

What are Australia's four (4) key democratic values?

• 1. 1. Active and engaged citizens

  2. 2. Inclusive and safe

  3. 3. Free and franchised elections

  4. 4. Rule of law for citizens and government

• 1. 1. Active and polite citizens

  2. 2. Inclusive and equitable

  3. 3. Free and franchised elections

  4. 4. Rule of law for citizens and government

• 1. 1. Active and engaged citizens

  2. 2. Inclusive and equitable

  3. 3. Free and franchised rights

  4. 4. Rule of law for government

• 1. 1. Active and engaged citizens

  2. 2. Inclusive and equitable

  3. 3. Free and franchised elections

  4. 4. Rule of law for citizens and government