HASS Term 1 Year 5 Civics and Citizenship

What role do police play in our community?

• Police play a role in causing chaos and disorder in our community.
• Police are responsible for promoting criminal activities in our community.
• Police have no impact on maintaining law and order in our community.
• Police play a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, preventing crime, and responding to emergencies in our community.

Choose which of these people work in Australia's legal system.

• Teachers
• Doctors
• Police officers
• Judges, lawyers, paralegals
• Customs officers

Using a democratic electoral role in school is important because...

• it creates division among students
• it limits students' freedom of expression
• it hinders the decision-making process
• it promotes fairness and equality, teaches valuable lessons about civic engagement and responsibility, and allows students to have a voice in decision-making processes.

Australia has a democratic government.

• True

• False

Why is freedom of the press important in a democracy?

• It allows the government to control the narrative and information flow to the public.

• It restricts the variety of opinions and information available to the public.

• It ensures the public is informed, supports transparency, and holds those in power accountable.

• It is not important; democracies function well without a free press.

Why is it important for citizens to vote in elections?

• Voting allows citizens to express their dissatisfaction with the government by abstaining

• Voting is not important; decisions should be made by elected officials without public input

• Voting gives citizens a voice in their government, influencing decisions and policies that affect their lives

• Voting is only a symbolic gesture that has no real impact on government decisions

How does community service benefit society?

• Community service has no real impact on society and is a waste of time

• It primarily benefits the individuals performing the service by giving them something to do

• It strengthens communities, supports those in need, promotes civic responsibility, and can improve social cohesion

• It is only beneficial for the resume of the person performing the service

What is the significance of volunteering for environmental conservation projects?

• Volunteering for environmental conservation projects is only for those with nothing better to do

• It helps raise awareness, protect natural habitats, supports biodiversity, and promotes sustainability

• Such projects are ineffective and do not contribute to environmental conservation

• It is solely for enhancing personal knowledge about the environment without broader societal benefits

How does participating in local elections impact the community?

• It has no real impact as decisions are ultimately made by higher authorities

• Participation is only symbolic and does not influence the outcome of elections

• It empowers individuals, ensures local needs are addressed, and promotes accountable governance

• Local elections are less important than national elections and thus have minimal impact

Why is it important to have public parks and recreational spaces in urban areas?

• They are not important; urban areas should focus more on housing and commercial development

• Public parks are only beneficial for children and have no value for adults

• They provide essential green spaces, promote health and well-being, and enhance community connections

• Public parks are primarily used for events and are otherwise wasted space