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WorksheetsYear 10 Civics Semester 2 exam prep
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins
Which agency of the UN would be working when the rights of the children are to be protected.
UNESCO
UNICEF
ILO
FAO
The UN favours disarmament which means
supplying arms to other nations
reducing the number of weapons that a country has
using arms to destroy other nations
making modern arms in large numbers
The main organ of the UN is the
Trusteeship Council
General Assembly
Security Council
Economic and Social Council
Prior to the UNITED NATIONS which establishment was in charge of maintaining peace and order?
Justice League
League of Nations
Legal Nations
The head of the UN is called the_____________________
Secretary General
Secretariat
Chief Justice
What is the main aim of the UN?
Maintain peace and order
Help countries get along
Provide everyone what they need for good life
All of the above
What is a bilateral contract?
A bilateral contract is where only one party makes a promise to the other party. It does not include an exchange of promises.
A bilateral contract falls short of being a legally binding contract as it does not have the requisite intention.
A bilateral contract is where the parties make promises to each other. The contract gives rights to and places obligations on both parties.
A bilateral contract is a contract that is not condensed into writing and whereby only those terms expressly agreed are incorporated.
Why is UN membership beneficial to Australia?
Gives Australia a voice in International Affairs.
Australia needs to stay on the good side of China.
Australian security interests are better looked after
Australia can protect it's economic interests
It makes Australians feel better about themselves.
Why do some countries need foreign aid?
To alleviate poverty
Provide stability
Improve standard of living for citizens
all of the above
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".
Which of the following are examples of international treaties Australia has entered into:
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Tokyo Protocol
Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
Convention for the Protection of Anglo Saxon Dominance
These are military operations conducted with the consent of the _____ parties to maintain a negotiated truce and to facilitate a diplomatic resolution.
opposite
different
big
belligerent
agreement when two or more countries commit to help each other
foreign aid
alliance
diplomat
summit
a representative of a country’s government who takes part in talks with representatives of other nations
alliance
terrorism
diplomat
foreign affairs
issues relating to your country at home
domestic affairs
foreign affairs
international relations
humanitarian action
matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries
domestic affairs
foreign affairs
peacekeeping operations
doctrine
money, food, military help, or other supplies given to help other countries
economic sanctions
embargo
foreign aid
humanitarian action
work focused on improving the human rights and happiness of others
humanitarian action
summit
domestic affairs
containment
study of the relationship between different countries
international conflict
international relations
nongovernmental organization
doctrine
An organisation that operates independently of any government body, usually through individual volunteer efforts and private donations
foreign aid
humanitarian action
peacekeeping operations
non governmental organisation
enforcing peace between countries by using an international military force
peacekeeping operations
foreign aid
summit
alliance
a meeting between the leaders of two or more countries to discuss issues of concern
terrorism
embargo
international relations
summit
the use of violence or the threat of violence to compel a group of people to behave in a certain way
summit
executive agreement
embargo
terrorism
a conflict between two or more different countries
international conflict
terrorism
embargo
economic sanctions
statement of policy that sets forth a way of relating with other countries
summit
alliance
doctrine
diplomat
an agreement among a group of nations that prohibits them all from trading with a target nation
containment
embargo
alliance
international relations
Which organization focuses on world health?
WHO
WTO
NAFTA
NATO
Which organization works to improve the lives of children?
WTO
ICRC
UNICEF
WHO
Which vocab word means an agreement between the leaders of two or more countries?
executive agreement
peacekeeping operations
diplomat
domestic affairs
Which vocab word means an agreement between two or more countries to help each other?
peacekeeping operations
foreign affairs
alliance
containment
Which vocab word means issues to your country at home?
international conflict
foreign affairs
domestic affairs
hostage
The secretariat carries out
The daily works of the UN
Passes the budget of the UN
The work of sending peacekeeping forces to countries in conflict
Which organisation was established before the United Nations?
League of Nations
Justice League
Allied Forces
Axis Powers
On what date was the United Nations established?
October 20, 1944
October 24, 1945
December 7, 1941
December 8, 1941
Which of the following are the five permanent members of the Security Council?
US UK Russia Germany China
US Russia Japan France Germany
US UK Russia France China
UK US Italy China Japan
Which is NOT an official language of the U.N.?
Arabic
Chinese
English
Japanese
Spanish
After which major war was the UN founded?
Civil War
Vietnam War
World War I
World War II
Which freedom is this: 'the freedom to join or form any group that you wish'
Assembly
Association
Speech
Religion
Movement
Which Freedom is this: 'the freedom to express your opinion publicly within the bounds of the law'
Speech
Assembly
Religion
Association
Movement
Which Freedom is this: 'the right to travel between all states and territories freely as well as exit and re-enter Australia'
Religion
Association
Speech
Assembly
Movement
Which freedom is the 'right to gather for social or political purposes'?
Religion
Movement
Assembly
Speech
Association
The freedom to practice a religion of your choice is freedom of....
Speech
Association
Movement
Religion
Assembly
True or False: Freedom of Speech is not in in Australia's Constitution but rather it is just part of our culture?
True
False
All children no matter their ethnicity, cultural beliefs or gender should all be treated equally. This is the right to
fairness
no discrimination
no racism
no favouritism
All children have a right to
a bed
food, clothing and safe home
a plate
air conditioning
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.
protection from work
practice their own language
choose their own religion
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 good quality education
privacy
choose his religion
Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right is met? The right to ... is met.
choose his friends
the best health care possible
privacy
Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which right is denied? The right to ... is denied.
safe water to drink
nutritious food to eat
be listened by adults
Look at the picture. According to United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child, which rights are denied? The rights to ... are denied.
food and clothing
play and rest
learn and voice her opinions
Children rights are special rights for all children under the age of ... .
28
18
8
Education is important but so is resting, relaxing and playing which right provides this.
the right to fun
the right to rest, play, culture and arts
the right to video games
the right to expensive toys
What does child labour mean ?
Treating children nicely
Loving children
Forcing children to do dangerous work even if they do not want to
Taking children to prison
Which continent has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Europe
Asia
Africa
Antartica
How many countries have adhered to the World Heritage Convention (WHC)?
37
120
187
88
Which is the largest group of people the UN Refugee Agency provide most help?
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's fund
WFP - World Food Programme
What organization uses the Convention on the Rights of the Child to guide its decision making?
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This humanitarian organization's mission is to fight for the rights of every children, every day, across the globe.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This humanitarian organization's main goal is to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goal number 2 - Zero Hunger.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This humanitarian organization's mission is to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This humanitarian organization is a fund to provide money fast and efficiently as well as a balanced emergency response.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This humanitarian organization acts like a bank to provide money to various types of crisis.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This organization is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for the forcible displace.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This organization fights hunger worldwide, delivers food assistance in emergencies, and works with communities to improve.
CERF - Central Emergency Response Fund
UNDP - UN Development Programme
UNHCR - UN Refugee Agency
UNICEF - UN Children's Fund
WFP - World Food Programme
This world organization assists countries in ending war and conflict by promoting peaceful relations between the countries.
Geneva Convention
United Nations
UNICEF
Foreign Policy
If a country is hit with a natural disaster like an earthquake, other countries from around the world may send this to help.
Human Rights
Sanctions
Humanitarian Aid
Diplomacy
This term is associated with the terms listed in the image that ALL people deserve to have.
Human Rights
Humanitarian Aid
Red Cross
Treaties
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.
Sanction
Treaty
Border
Sovereign
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.
Punishment
Sanction
Diplomacy
Organization
Which of the following best describes Australia's system of Government?
Direct democracy
Republic
Constitutional Monarchy
Benevolent Dictatorship
Why is the High Court known as an "umpire"?
Justices sit in on Parliament meetings to make sure it all follows procedure.
It acts as a watchdog on everything that happens in Australia.
It is an independent body that checks that Parliament does not overstep its law making power.
It is an independent body that actually runs parliament.
How does the role and the power of the High Court demonstrate the principals of democracy in Australia?
It has an established Bill of Rights which protects a number of our political and human rights.
It recognizes the rights of all Australians and routinely examines Commonwealth legislation for clashes in state and Federal Powers.
It ensures that there is a separation of Church and State.
It follows the principals of the separation of powers and places a limit and balance on the powers of the government.
One of the following rights/freedoms is EXPLICITLY mentioned in the constitution. Which is it?
Speech
Movement
Religion
Assembly
Laws are made by governments. What is their purpose in a democratic nation such as Australia?
To reflect the beliefs, values and moral standards of the politicians governing the country at the time.
To reflect the beliefs, values and moral standards of the citizens of Australia.
To reflect the values and moral standards set by the international community.
To reflect what is best for the lives of citizens of Australia.
What is meant by the term ‘responsible government’?
The government is responsible for providing healthcare for its people.
The government has the responsibility of making decisions that other nations agree with.
The government is accountable and must answer to its people.
The government has a responsibility to protect its people.
Which of the following is most true of Australia’s separation of powers?
Australia has a complete separation of powers.
Australia has a separation of powers, which is designed to improve the efficiency of the making and implementation of laws.
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.
Australia does not have a complete separation of powers, as several members of parliament belong to both the legislative and executive branches.
Define the concept of ‘media bias’.
A situation in which the media is concerned with its right to free speech.
A situation in which the media influences its audience to feel positively or negatively towards someone or something, usually for its own benefit.
A situation in which the media chooses to be impartial and stick to the facts.
A situation in which a media outlet is owned by a political party.
