Year 8 HASS - Civics & Citizenship MODIFIED Exam

The people shown below fulfill key roles in Australia's political system. Match each photo with the name of the person shown.

• Governor General Samantha Mostyn

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• Head of State

  King Charles III

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• Opposition Leader Peter Dutton

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• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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What are the two main parties in Australian politics?

• Labor and the Greens

• The LNP and the Pirate Party

• The LNP and the Greens

• Labor and the LNP

What are the two houses of Australia's federal parliament?

• The red house and the green house

• The government and the opposition

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• Labor and Liberal

Which parliament is responsible for the following jobs?

Groups:

(a) Federal parliament

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(b) State parliament

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(c) Local council

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Categorise the following votes as being formal or informal.

Groups:

(a) Formal votes

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(b) Informal votes

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Which of the following represents a way in which Australians can participate in democracy? Select all correct answers.

• Participating in a protest march

• Voting in an election

• Vandalising Parliament House

• Playing video games

In Australia, voting in federal, state and territory elections is ​ (a)   .

• compulsory
• optional
• only required for those over the age of 45
• not needed

Rules are ​ (a)   for a ​​ (b)   .

• instructions
• place or situation

Which rules apply in the LIBRARY, and which apply on the OVAL?

Groups:

(a) Library

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(b) Oval

• Wear a hat at all times

• Speak quietly

• No littering

• No running

• No tackling

• Look after the books carefully

Which of the following is a law?

• Do not play sport on the weekend.

• Do not exceed the speed limit.

• Do not arrive late to class.

• Do not eat during class.