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Worksheets2023 BHPS Camp Quizz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Is voting compulsory in Australia?
Yes
No
Is voting compulsory in Australia?
Yes
No
Australia's government is a representative democracy.
What does this mean?
A government in which one person rules with total power.
A form of government in which the people have the power to vote and elect representatives and leaders under a free electoral system.
The government is run by a monarch.
Australia's government is a representative democracy.
What does this mean?
A government in which one person rules with total power.
A form of government in which the people have the power to vote and elect representatives and leaders under a free electoral system.
The government is run by a monarch.
Australia's three levels of government are Federal, State and (a)
The Australian parliament is divided into two houses, the upper house and the lower house. These are known as
Local Council
The Senate
State Government
The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives being the lower house of Parliament is recognised by its seats of which colour?
Blue
Green
Red
White
The upper house of Parliament recognised by it's red seats is called the
(a)
What is the combined role of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
To campaign for political parties.
To consider passing of new laws and changes to existing laws.
To get people to vote.
To organise upcoming elections.
Who in Australia has the right to vote?
Politicians
Only people involved in politics
All citizens over the age of 18.
What are state governments responsible for?
Select all that you think apply.
Parks, gardens and roads
Hospitals and Schools
Community Services
Emergency Services
A democratic government allows for which of these...
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression and religious beliefs
What does the Australian Electoral Commission do?
Passes new laws.
Ensure elections are open, free and fair.
Organise political campaigns.
How do we make sure elections reflect democratic values?
Having set election dates, that ensure officials must be re-elected to stay in power.
By running voting centers at schools.
By ensuring all citizens are given the opportunity to vote, regardless of gender, race or financial status.
Which service does the Federal Government NOT provide?
The Defence force
Tax collection
Foreign affairs
Local Police
Who has to approve a bill to make it a law?
Prime minister, Queen, House committee.
Senate, Queen, Government
House of Representatives, Senate, Governor General
The area that a member of the House of Representatives represents is called?
Seat
State
Division
Electorate
What is the role of the governor general in Australia?
To help the prime minister
Represents the Queen in Australia
Acts as chief executive of Government
The leader of the senate
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
2
151
20
99
Who is the current Prime Minister?
Scott Morrison
Gough Whitlam
Bob Hawke
Anthony Albanese
Which Yr 6 Boys room was the cleanest?
308
303
307
301
How many kilometers did we walk on camp?
20km
30km
15km
50km
What was the best thing about camp/
the different activities
hanging out with friends
being independent
learning in a fun, hands on way
all of it
Should we say thank you to the teachers?
Yes
absolutely
