8CIV 2. How citizens participate in democracy

What is the primary way citizens in Australia participate in democracy?

• Voting in elections

• Attending public meetings

• Writing letters to newspapers

• Watching political debates

Who can vote in Australian federal elections?

• Citizens under 18

• Permanent residents

• Citizens over 18

• Only government officials

What does voting allow Australians to do?

• Choose their local school principal

• Choose their representatives in government

• Choose the next Prime Minister

• Choose their place of employment

What must citizens do before voting in an election?

• Pay a tax

• Register to vote

• Take a political exam

• Join a political party

How do citizens contact their elected representatives?

• Through social media only

• By sending letters, emails, or phone calls

• By protesting in the streets

• By voting only

Why do citizens contact their elected representatives?

• To make laws

• To express their views on important issues

• To vote on new bills

• To attend political rallies

What can lobby groups represent?

• Only political parties

• Various interests like environmental or business groups

• Only government workers

• Only international organizations

How can citizens support lobby groups?

• By running for government themselves

• By joining or donating to the groups

• By voting in elections only

• By protesting against the groups

What is direct action in the context of democracy?

• Voting in elections

• Writing letters to representatives

• Participating in protests or petitions

• Running for government office

What is an example of direct action?

• Attending a political debate

• Going to a public meeting with a representative

• Participating in a protest or strike

• Joining a political party