Citizen Participation in Australia Test

Label the map.

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b

c

d

e

f

g

Uluru

Coral Sea

Indian Ocean

Great Victoria Desert

Great Barrier Reef

Pacific Ocean

Great Dividing Range

Where do most people live in Australia?

• Northern Australia

• Central Australia

• The Outback

• Southeastern coast of Australia

What is the minimum age required to vote in Australian federal elections?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

Match the region of Australia and it's climate.

• Temperate Climate

• Central Australia

• Arid Climate

• Australia Coasts

• Tropical Climate

• Northern Australia

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Australian citizens?

• Owning a car

• Voting in elections

• Traveling abroad

• Buying a house

Explain why voting is considered a civic responsibility in Australia.

• It is a way to express personal opinions.

• It is a legal requirement and helps shape the government.

• It is a tradition passed down through generations.

• It is a way to meet new people.

Why is it important for citizens to participate in elections?

• To ensure their voices are heard in the government.

• To win prizes and rewards.

• To avoid paying taxes.

• To become famous.

What happens if an eligible Australian citizen fails to vote in an election without a valid reason?

• They receive a warning.

• They may be fined.

• They are banned from voting in the future.

• Nothing happens.

Discuss the impact of compulsory voting on Australian democracy.

• It leads to higher voter turnout and more representative outcomes.

• It discourages people from voting.

• It has no impact on democracy.

• It makes elections more expensive.

What is one way citizens can express their opinions to the government outside of voting?

• By writing letters to the editor

• By ignoring political issues

• By avoiding public discussions

• By staying silent