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WorksheetsYear 9 Humanities - Civics and Citzenship
Total questions: 101
Worksheet time: 51mins
How old do you have to be to vote?
(a)
Which are features of Democracy?
Democracy is a form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people.
Elections offer a choice and fair opportunity to the people to change the current rulers
The choice and opportunity is available to all the people on an equal basis
All the above
Where does the word 'democracy' come from?
2 Greek words
Latin
Ancient Egypt
2 English words
What does 'democracy' mean?
power of government
rule of the people
society
political power
What was the first document to establish basic rights for people in any society?
The declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Constitution
The Bill of rights
Democracy is the most popular form of government around the world today.
True
False
What form of democracy do we have in Australia?
A representative democracy
A direct democracy
A constitutional democracy
A monitory democracy
What are the 3 values of the Australian democracy?
Freedom of speech, the right to an education & free healthcare
The right to vote in elections, the right to work & freedom of speech
Freedom to express our views, equal rights for all people & the right to justice & a fair trial
The right to be heard, pay equality and protection for all
In Australia we vote for...
the Prime Minister
a person to represent us in government
the President
a Governor General
What are people who work in government called?
party people
democrats
governmentals
politicians
When did Federation occur?
1910
1901
1999
How many levels of government does Australia have?
Three
Four
Two
Levels of government in Australia are:
local federal and state
house of reps and senate
local state and house of reps
local state and house of commons
In Australia, we have a ......................... democracy
united
fair
representative
failed
Where is the Australian parliament ?
Adelaide
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Members of the House of Representatives represent their
(a) in Parliament
Who selects the prime minister?
monarch
state legislatures
majority party in parliament
citizens
How are rights and freedoms guaranteed in Australia?
laws
Bill of Rights
they aren't
personal preference
Which of the following is mandatory in Australia?
voting
driving
exercising
playing video games
How many territories does Australia have?
two
twenty-seven
ninety-three
fourteen
How many states does Australia have?
six
fifty
twenty-four
seventeen
Who is the monarch's representative in each STATE?
governor
premier
prime minister
governor-general
Who is the chief executive of government in each STATE?
governor
premier
prime minister
governor-general
Which country has heavily influenced Australia's government?
United Kingdom
United States
China
Russia
Which statement is true about Australians' rights and freedoms?
They have a lot of rights and freedoms.
They have few rights and freedoms.
Rights and freedoms are not protected.
Rights and freedoms can easily be taken away.
What is the name of Australia's legislature?
National Assembly
Tribal Council
Congress
Parliament
Whom do citizens elect?
representatives to BOTH HOUSES of Parliament
representatives to ONE HOUSE of Parliament
prime minister
monarch
What mandatory responsibility do Australians have after their 18th birthday?
running for office
voting
military service
marriage
Which type of government does Australia have?
absolute monarchy
presidential democracy
parliamentary democracy
dictatorship
Who is Australia's head of government?
British monarch
American president
Australian prime minister
Australian governor-general
An electorate is a...
geographic area which elects one representative for the upper house of parliament.
geographic area which elects one representative for the lower house of parliament.
geographic area which elects two representatives for the lower house of parliament.
geographic area which elects twelve representatives for the upper house of parliament.
Which of the following freedoms exist in a democracy?
freedom of association
freedom of environment
freedom of speech
freedom of gender
freedom of assembly
An independent candidate is one who doesn't belong to a (a) party.
What system of voting is used in the lower house of Parliament in Australia?
proportional voting
first past the post
double majority
preferential voting
Political spin is when...
politicians make their actions look good to win public opinion
politicians answer questions directly as asked
the media changes what politicians say
the public makes memes about politicians
Which of these are factors that effect voters?
media
opinion polls
party loyalty
interest groups
important issues
Which of the following are key principles of the Labor Party?
The government should play a strong national role
The power of individuals and businesses to make their own choices
Action on environmental destruction and climate change
closing the gap between the rich and poor
Which of the following countries has compulsory voting?
Australia
The United States of America
United Kingdom
France
What is a party platform?
A formal statement of a party's basic principles, key members and previous election wins
A formal statement of a party's basic principles, electoral history and goals for the election
A formal statement of a party's basic principles, favourite tv shows and most beloved animals
A formal statement of a party's basic principles, objectives, and positions on major issues
Australians elect members of parliament (MPs) to represent them both at the provincial/territorial level and the ___ level.
parliamentary
national
direct
province/territory
Parliamentary democracy is different than a ___ democracy in that the citizens do not vote directly for the leader at a national level.
parliamentary
national
direct
province/territory
Citizens of Australia vote for MPs running for office in their ___
province/territory
states
Prime Minister
political party
Australian citizens do not vote directly for ___
province/territory
states
Prime Minister
political party
Australian citizens entrust the selection of the country's prime minister to the national parliament's leading ___
province/territory
states
Prime Minister
political party
Prime Minister is the title often given to the head of ___ in a parliamentary democracy.
government
campaigns
required
fined
Unlike presidential democracies, no one actually ___ to be Prime Minister, rather they are selected within themselves (MPs)
government
campaigns
required
fined
Australians aged 18 and older are ___ to vote, and there are numerous political parties to choose from.
government
campaigns
required
fined
Citizens who fail to vote at state elections are ___ $20 for the first offense and $50 for the second offense.
government
campaigns
required
fined
Australia recognizes the ___ of the United Kingdom as its symbolic/ceremonial head of state.
executive
chief
monarch
power
The monarch has no real ___.
executive
chief
monarch
power
Most of the Monarch's job is humanitarian work and their duties are mainly ___
ceremonial
British
colonization
monarch
This political arrangement traces back to Australia's former status as a ___ colony.
ceremonial
British
colonization
monarch
Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of England today and is the ___ of Australia.
ceremonial
British
colonization
monarch
When the prosecution convinces the judge/ magistrate/ jury that there is no other reasonable explanation that can come from the evidence presented at trial, this is known as:
Beyond (a) doubt
The responsibility of an individual or party to prove a claim that they have made is known as the:
(a) of proof
All accused people who appear before a court are presumed to be innocent until the prosecution proves that they are guilty, this is known as:
Presumption of (a)
When someone is arrested and is being kept in prison until they can be tried in a court this is known as:
(a)
The promise that an accused person makes to appear in court at a later date is known as:
(a)
Which is the lowest court in Victoria (Australia)?
Magistrates Court
County Court
Supreme Court
High Court of Australia
Who hears a case in the lowest court in Victoria (Australia)?
Judge
Jury
Magistrate
Accused
What is the name of the party bringing a criminal action against the accused?
Accused
Prosecutor
Counsel for the defense
Magistrate
Magistrates and judges are addressed in court as:
Your highness
Your grace
Your honour
Sir/Lady
Which is the highest court in Australia?
Supreme Court
High Court of Australia
Magistrates Court
County Court
Who is a person selected to hear and assess the evidence in a court case:
Magistrate
Juror
Prosecutor
Counsel for defense
A lawyer who represents the accused person is the:
Magistrate
Juror
Counsel for the defense
Accused
Australia is a federation. This means ...
it is governed by the Queen of the Commonwealth.
each state has its own parliament, with a central government in Canberra.
the Prime Minister has control over everything.
the people vote for who they want to lead the country.
What is the Constitution?
A set of rules that outlines how the country is to be run
A set of expectations for the government
A set of guidelines that the people have to follow
A legal document that gives power to a different country
The constitution states that there must be different branches of the government so that no one branch can exercise complete power. What is this called?
Democracy
The Constitution
The Law
Separation of Powers
One of the Powers of Separation is the Legislative powers. What is this branch responsible for?
creating laws
putting laws into action
decides the consequences of breaking the law
One of the Powers of Separation is the Executive powers. What is this branch responsible for?
creating laws
putting laws into action
decides the consequences of breaking the law
One of the Powers of Separation is the Judicial powers. What is this branch responsible for?
creating laws
putting laws into action
decides the consequences of breaking the law
Another rule outlined in the Constitution is the Division of Powers. This is the division between federal, state and local governments. What does state government look after?
things that effect one town or city
things that affect their state or territory
things that affect the whole country
things that affect the whole world
Another rule outlined in the Constitution is the Division of Powers. This is the division between federal, state and local governments. What does federal look after?
things that effect one town or city
things that affect their state or territory
things that affect the whole country
things that affect the whole world
Tick the areas of governance that state government are responsible for.
currency
health services
primary and secondary education
marriage
water and electricity
Tick the areas of governance local government is responsible for.
defence
public transport
parks, libraries and swimming pools
aged care facilities
child care facilities
Tick the areas of governance the federal government is responsible for.
money
citizenship
customs and border protection
footpath and road maintenance
rubbish collection
A parliament is...
a system which is made up of different states and territories.
the highest court in Australia.
a group of representatives that have been elected by the people.
the political party holding the most seats.
There are two houses of federal parliament - the upper and lower houses. What are the names of these houses?
The House of McDonalds and the House of Hungry Jacks.
The House of Representatives and the House of Commons.
Congress and the Senate.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
What is a proposed law called?
a bill
revenue
rule of law
jurisdiction
Who gets to vote to make a bill an act in the federal system?
The Australian people
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Committees
The Legislative powers are...
held by Parliament in the House of Representative and the Senate
held by parliament (specifically the Prime Minister) in the cabinet
held by the High Courts of Australia
The Executive powers are...
held by Parliament in the House of Representative and the Senate
held by parliament (specifically the Prime Minister) in the cabinet
held by the High Courts of Australia
The Judicial powers are...
held by Parliament in the House of Representative and the Senate
held by parliament (specifically the Prime Minister) in the cabinet
held by the High Courts of Australia
How do you change the Constitution?
The parliament votes and if the majority agree then the Constitution will change
After the parliament passes a bill, the decision is put to the Australian people who either vote 'yes' or 'no' in a referendum
You can't change it
A plebiscite is conducted by the government
What are the two sides of Australian Law?
Fair and Unfair
Criminal and Civil
The right side and the wrong side
Judicial and Legislative
A crime is...
Fun
An act that harms society and is punishable by the state
Doing something that affects someone's mental state
An act of defiance against others
Criminal charges are laid by
The prime minister
The Police
The Department of Defence
The Department of Public Persecutions
A person charged with a criminal offence is called the...
Persecutor
Coroner
Defendant
Lawyer
Criminal law is the law that
Sends you to jail
Makes you a legend
Gets you into trouble with your parents
Gives you money if you win the case
Actions included under criminal law include:
Only monetary damages to people and businesses
Violent actions against other people, theft and destruction of property
Only physical damages to people and property
Actions against animals
Dangerous driving is charged under
Civil law
Criminal Law
Neither
Both
Civil Law covers Family law, Negligence, Contract law, Property, Mergers and Acquisitions, Employment, Tax and Intellectual Property.
True
False
The Person or Company who bring the proceedings is called the
Defendant
Plaintiff
Opposition
Applicant
The person a claim is brought against is called the
Defendant
Applicant
Plaintiff
Respondent
What factors determine what court or tribunal you will commence court proceedings in?
Type of Law
Nature of Claim
Value of Claim
Level of Criminality
If a plaintiff seeks an injunction that is...
A lunch break from court proceedings
An order to stop someone from doing something
A pause on proceedings
The high court has 2 jurisdictions. They are:
Appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from the state and territory courts
Exclusive jurisdiction to interpret the constitution of Australia
Family Court jurisdiction for matters of divorce and family law
Civil Enterprise jurisdiction
What is the highest court in Australia?
Federal Court of Importance
Supreme Court
Family Court
High Court of Australia
