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Year 10 Civics Semester 2 exam prep

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which agency of the UN would be working when the rights of the children are to be protected.

a)

UNESCO

b)

UNICEF

c)

ILO

d)

FAO

2.

The UN favours disarmament which means

a)

supplying arms to other nations

b)

reducing the number of weapons that a country has

c)

using arms to destroy other nations

d)

making modern arms in large numbers

3.

The main organ of the UN is the

a)

Trusteeship Council

b)

General Assembly

c)

Security Council

d)

Economic and Social Council

4.

Prior to the UNITED NATIONS which establishment was in charge of maintaining peace and order?

a)

Justice League

b)

League of Nations

c)

Legal Nations

5.

The head of the UN is called the_____________________

a)

Secretary General

b)

Secretariat

c)

Chief Justice

6.

What is the main aim of the UN?

a)

Maintain peace and order

b)

Help countries get along

c)

Provide everyone what they need for good life

d)

All of the above

7.

What is a bilateral contract?

a)

A bilateral contract is where only one party makes a promise to the other party. It does not include an exchange of promises.

b)

A bilateral contract falls short of being a legally binding contract as it does not have the requisite intention.

c)

A bilateral contract is where the parties make promises to each other. The contract gives rights to and places obligations on both parties.

d)

A bilateral contract is a contract that is not condensed into writing and whereby only those terms expressly agreed are incorporated.

8.

Why is UN membership beneficial to Australia?

a)

Gives Australia a voice in International Affairs.

b)

Australia needs to stay on the good side of China.

c)

Australian security interests are better looked after

d)

Australia can protect it's economic interests

e)

It makes Australians feel better about themselves.

9.

Why do some countries need foreign aid?

a)

To alleviate poverty

b)

Provide stability

c)

Improve standard of living for citizens

d)

all of the above

10.

In 1948 the (a)   was adopted, which begins by stating that "recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world".

11.

Which of the following are examples of international treaties Australia has entered into:

a)

Convention on the Rights of the Child

b)

Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

c)

Tokyo Protocol

d)

Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

e)

Convention for the Protection of Anglo Saxon Dominance

12.

These are military operations conducted with the consent of the _____ parties to maintain a negotiated truce and to facilitate a diplomatic resolution.

a)

opposite

b)

different

c)

big

d)

belligerent

13.

agreement when two or more countries commit to help each other

a)

foreign aid

b)

alliance

c)

diplomat

d)

summit

14.

a representative of a country’s government who takes part in talks with representatives of other nations

a)

alliance

b)

terrorism

c)

diplomat

d)

foreign affairs

15.

issues relating to your country at home

a)

domestic affairs

b)

foreign affairs

c)

international relations

d)

humanitarian action

16.

matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries

a)

domestic affairs

b)

foreign affairs

c)

peacekeeping operations

d)

doctrine

17.

money, food, military help, or other supplies given to help other countries

a)

economic sanctions

b)

embargo

c)

foreign aid

d)

humanitarian action

18.

work focused on improving the human rights and happiness of others

a)

humanitarian action

b)

summit

c)

domestic affairs

d)

containment

19.

study of the relationship between different countries

a)

international conflict

b)

international relations

c)

nongovernmental organization

d)

doctrine

20.

An organisation that operates independently of any government body, usually through individual volunteer efforts and private donations

a)

foreign aid

b)

humanitarian action

c)

peacekeeping operations

d)

non governmental organisation

21.

enforcing peace between countries by using an international military force

a)

peacekeeping operations

b)

foreign aid

c)

summit

d)

alliance

22.

a meeting between the leaders of two or more countries to discuss issues of concern

a)

terrorism

b)

embargo

c)

international relations

d)

summit

23.

the use of violence or the threat of violence to compel a group of people to behave in a certain way

a)

summit

b)

executive agreement

c)

embargo

d)

terrorism

24.

a conflict between two or more different countries

a)

international conflict

b)

terrorism

c)

embargo

d)

economic sanctions

25.

statement of policy that sets forth a way of relating with other countries

a)

summit

b)

alliance

c)

doctrine

d)

diplomat

26.

an agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation

a)

containment

b)

embargo

c)

alliance

d)

international relations

27.

Which organization focuses on world health?

a)

WHO

b)

WTO

c)

NAFTA

d)

NATO

28.

Which organization works to improve the lives of children?

a)

WTO

b)

ICRC

c)

UNICEF

d)

WHO

29.

Which vocab word means an agreement between the leaders of two or more countries?

a)

executive agreement

b)

peacekeeping operations

c)

diplomat

d)

domestic affairs

30.

Which vocab word means an agreement between two or more countries to help each other?

a)

peacekeeping operations

b)

foreign affairs

c)

alliance

d)

containment

31.

Which vocab word means issues to your country at home?

a)

international conflict

b)

foreign affairs

c)

domestic affairs

d)

hostage

32.

The secretariat carries out

a)

The daily works of the UN

b)

Passes the budget of the UN

c)

The work of sending peacekeeping forces to countries in conflict

33.

Which organisation was established before the United Nations?

a)

League of Nations

b)

Justice League

c)

Allied Forces

d)

Axis Powers

34.

On what date was the United Nations established?

a)

October 20, 1944

b)

October 24, 1945

c)

December 7, 1941

d)

December 8, 1941

35.

Which of the following are the five permanent members of the Security Council?

a)

US UK Russia Germany China

b)

US Russia Japan France Germany

c)

US UK Russia France China

d)

UK US Italy China Japan

36.

Which is NOT an official language of the U.N.?

a)

Arabic

b)

Chinese

c)

English

d)

Japanese

e)

Spanish

37.

After which major war was the UN founded?

a)

Civil War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

World War I

d)

World War II

38.

Which freedom is this: 'the freedom to join or form any group that you wish'

a)

Assembly

b)

Association

c)

Speech

d)

Religion

e)

Movement

39.

Which Freedom is this: 'the freedom to express your opinion publicly within the bounds of the law'

a)

Speech

b)

Assembly

c)

Religion

d)

Association

e)

Movement

40.

Which Freedom is this: 'the right to travel between all states and territories freely as well as exit and re-enter Australia'

a)

Religion

b)

Association

c)

Speech

d)

Assembly

e)

Movement

41.

Which freedom is the 'right to gather for social or political purposes'?

a)

Religion

b)

Movement

c)

Assembly

d)

Speech

e)

Association

42.

The freedom to practice a religion of your choice is freedom of....

a)

Speech

b)

Association

c)

Movement

d)

Religion

e)

Assembly

43.

True or False: Freedom of Speech is not in in Australia's Constitution but rather it is just part of our culture?

a)

True

b)

False

44.
What is foreign policy?
a)
a country’s relations with other nations
b)
international trade policy
c)
sending diplomats to global conferences
d)
protection of overseas interests
45.
What is a Treaty?
a)
A way of making money
b)
A opportunity to invade land
c)
a formal agreement between two or more  nations
d)
A contract for selling goods(foods,clothing,etc)
46.
What is an Embargo?
a)
a peace treaty
b)
A type of government
c)
The bill of rights
d)
The ban on trade between a nation
47.
Taxes, education, healthcare, and the economy involve which type of policies?
a)
domestic policies
b)
presidential policies
c)
diplomacy policies
d)
military policies
48.
Which is a title for a person appointed to work at an embassy as the chief representative of his or her own government in another country?
a)
Secretary of State
b)
The Cabinet
c)
Ambassadors
d)
Secretaries
49.
The policy of giving economic and military assistance to other countries is known as...
a)
domestic affairs
b)
foreign aid
c)
foreign affairs
d)
espionage
50.
Who does the Declaration of the Rights of the Child protect?
a)
poor children
b)
all children
c)
American children
d)
rich children
51.
Which one of these is one of the rights of children?
a)
recess
b)
an education
c)
privacy
d)
allowance
52.
Which one of these is one of the rights of children?
a)
medical care
b)
a car when they turn 16
c)
go to college
d)
siblings (brothers and sisters)
53.
Which one of these is one of the rights of children?
a)
can do whatever they want
b)
birthday gifts
c)
a religious education
d)
a loving and supportive family
54.
Who should be most responsible for children's rights?
a)
schools
b)
the community
c)
government
d)
parents
55.
What is the meaning of the word ENTITLED?
a)
having the right to do something
b)
the title of the children's rights
c)
you must do what you are told
d)
you co not have a choice
56.
What is the meaning of ENACTMENT?
a)
acting something out
b)
government officials have to follow rules
c)
to act with excitement
d)
laws passed by the government
57.
What is the meaning of COMPULSORY?
a)
a living person has a pulse
b)
something that must be done
c)
there is no time limit
d)
it has to be done once a year
58.

All children no matter their ethnicity, cultural beliefs or gender should all be treated equally. This is the right to

a)

fairness

b)

no discrimination

c)

no racism

d)

no favouritism

59.

All children have a right to

a)

a bed

b)

food, clothing and safe home

c)

a plate

d)

air conditioning

60.

Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right isn't met? The right to ... isn't met.

a)

protection from work

b)

practice their own language

c)

choose their own religion

61.

Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right is met? The right to ... is met.

a)

a good quality education

b)

privacy

c)

choose his religion

62.

Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right is met? The right to ... is met.

a)

choose his friends

b)

the best health care possible

c)

privacy

63.

Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right is denied? The right to ... is denied.

a)

safe water to drink

b)

nutritious food to eat

c)

be listened by adults

64.

Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which rights are denied? The rights to ... are denied.

a)

food and clothing

b)

play and rest

c)

learn and voice her opinions

65.

Children rights are special rights for all children under the age of ... .

a)

28

b)

18

c)

8

66.
Which one of these is one of the rights of children?
a)
can do whatever they want
b)
birthday gifts
c)
a religious education
d)
a loving and supportive family
67.

Education is important but so is resting, relaxing and playing which right provides this.

a)

the right to fun

b)

the right to rest, play, culture and arts

c)

the right to video games

d)

the right to expensive toys

68.

What does child labour mean ?

a)

Treating children nicely

b)

Loving children

c)

Forcing children to do dangerous work even if they do not want to

d)

Taking children to prison

69.
The number one cause of child labor is:
a)
No Education
b)
Factory Work
c)
Poverty
d)
Sweatshops
70.

Which continent has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Antartica

71.

How many countries have adhered to the World Heritage Convention (WHC)?

a)

37

b)

120

c)

187

d)

88

72.

Which is the largest group of people the UN Refugee Agency provide most help?

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

73.

What organization uses the Convention on the Rights of the Child to guide its decision making?

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

74.

This humanitarian organization's mission is to fight for the rights of every children, every day, across the globe.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

75.

This humanitarian organization's main goal is to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goal number 2 - Zero Hunger.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

76.

This humanitarian organization's mission is to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

77.

This humanitarian organization is a fund to provide money fast and efficiently as well as a balanced emergency response.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

78.

This humanitarian organization acts like a bank to provide money to various types of crisis.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

79.

This organization is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for the forcible displace.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

80.

This organization fights hunger worldwide, delivers food assistance in emergencies, and works with communities to improve.

a)

CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund

b)

UNDP - UN Development Programme

c)

UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency

d)

UNICEF - UN Children's Fund

e)

WFP - World Food Programme

81.

This world organization assists countries in ending war and conflict by promoting peaceful relations between the countries.

a)

Geneva Convention

b)

United Nations

c)

UNICEF

d)

Foreign Policy

82.

If a country is hit with a natural disaster like an earthquake, other countries from around the world may send this to help.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Sanctions

c)

Humanitarian Aid

d)

Diplomacy

83.

This term is associated with the terms listed in the image that ALL people deserve to have.

a)

Human Rights

b)

Humanitarian Aid

c)

Red Cross

d)

Treaties

84.

If a country decides to break an international law, this may be placed on the country as a form of punishment for not following the rules.

a)

Sanction

b)

Treaty

c)

Border

d)

Sovereign

85.

Refusing to trade or buy from a country because the country did not follow international law is an example of what term from the section.

a)

Punishment

b)

Sanction

c)

Diplomacy

d)

Organization

86.

Which of the following best describes Australia's system of Government?

a)

Direct democracy

b)

Republic

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Benevolent Dictatorship

87.

Why is the High Court known as an "umpire"?

a)

Justices sit in on Parliament meetings to make sure it all follows procedure.

b)

It acts as a watchdog on everything that happens in Australia.

c)

It is an independent body that checks that Parliament does not overstep its law making power.

d)

It is an independent body that actually runs parliament.

88.

How does the role and the power of the High Court demonstrate the principals of democracy in Australia?

a)

It has an established Bill of Rights which protects a number of our political and human rights.

b)

It recognizes the rights of all Australians and routinely examines Commonwealth legislation for clashes in state and Federal Powers.

c)

It ensures that there is a separation of Church and State.

d)

It follows the principals of the separation of powers and places a limit and balance on the powers of the government.

89.

One of the following rights/freedoms is EXPLICITLY mentioned in the constitution. Which is it?

a)

Speech

b)

Movement

c)

Religion

d)

Assembly

90.

Laws are made by governments. What is their purpose in a democratic nation such as Australia?

a)

To reflect the beliefs, values and moral standards of the politicians governing the country at the time.

b)

To reflect the beliefs, values and moral standards of the citizens of Australia.

c)

To reflect the values and moral standards set by the international community.

d)

To reflect what is best for the lives of citizens of Australia.

91.

What is meant by the term ‘responsible government’?

a)

The government is responsible for providing healthcare for its people.

b)

The government has the responsibility of making decisions that other nations agree with.

c)

The government is accountable and must answer to its people.

d)

The government has a responsibility to protect its people.

92.

Which of the following is most true of Australia’s separation of powers?

a)

Australia has a complete separation of powers.

b)

Australia has a separation of powers, which is designed to improve the efficiency of the making and implementation of laws.

c)

Australia has a complete separation of powers, in which the judiciary implements the laws, the legislative branch makes the law, and the executive branch has the power to apply the law.

d)

Australia does not have a complete separation of powers, as several members of parliament belong to both the legislative and executive branches.

93.

Define the concept of ‘media bias’.

a)

A situation in which the media is concerned with its right to free speech.

b)

A situation in which the media influences its audience to feel positively or negatively towards someone or something, usually for its own benefit.

c)

A situation in which the media chooses to be impartial and stick to the facts.

d)

A situation in which a media outlet is owned by a political party.