WorksheetsCivics & Citizenship Introduction
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
Why is it compulsory to vote at 18 or above?
So the government can make decisions.
So people are more likely to vote the leading government in the election,
To make sure that our governments have the support of the majority of people and not just the majority of those who bother to vote.
So we can make sure as many people are able to write down an answer to their vote.
Can you still be a representative with a criminal record?
Yes
No
What is an example of being informed?
Online news articles from anonymous users.
Researching information from a range of sources.
Wikipedia.
Google Suggestions
What does Direct Action include?
Write a letter to your teacher.
Reaching out to people online.
Letters to editor
How have aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders experienced immense injustice in Australian democracy?
They are all born with no education
They still cannot get a citizenship
No voting rights for 70 years.
They haven't, it's a trick question.
What is the average amount of voters for a Member of Parliament?
84020
98085
100000
150000
In the Senate, when are elections held for Senators?
Every 3 Years
Every 72 Months
Every 5 Years
Every 12 Years
True Or False: People who are serving a prison sentence of 3 years or more are allowed to vote.
True
False
What does the size of electorates range from?
30km to more than 1.5 million km.
30km² to more than 1.5 million km².
10km² to 40km²
10000km² to 300000000km²
What is the largest electorate in Australia?
Wentworth
Durack
Canberra
Fenner
What is a petition?
A form of protest used to inform the government of an issue.
A written request from citizens that asks the parliament to use its powers to act on an issue.
An independent government separate from the parliament that is created by the people.
A piece of paper that acts like the constitution.
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