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Lesson 1 – What is democracy?

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word 'democracy' mean?

a)

Rule by one person

b)

People power

c)

Rule by the wealthy

d)

Rule by the military

2.

The word 'democracy' comes from two Greek words: demos meaning 'the people' and ______ meaning 'power'.

a)

kratos

b)

polis

c)

logos

d)

ethos

3.

The decision making experiment we have done in class is not a very fair way to make decisions on behalf of people. What is the fairer way to make decisions called?

a)

democracy

b)

autocracy

c)

oligarchy

d)

dictatorship

4.

Democracy is _________.

a)

a type of government where the power is in the hands of the people.

b)

a system where only one person rules for life.

c)

a government run by a king or queen.

d)

a type of government where the military holds all power.

5.

In a democracy, people can use their power directly or through _________

a)

people who represent them

b)

laws only

c)

military leaders

d)

judges

6.

According to Lesson 1 – What is democracy?, what is meant by power? Fill in the blank: The power to have an _______.

a)

opinion

b)

argument

c)

election

d)

organization

7.

According to Lesson 1 – What is democracy?, what is meant by power? Fill in the blank: The power to express your _______.

a)

opinion

b)

money

c)

age

d)

height

8.

According to Lesson 1 – What is democracy?, what is meant by power? Fill in the blank: The power to be part of _______ making.

a)

decision

b)

money

c)

law

d)

group

9.

According to Lesson 1 – What is democracy?, what is meant by power? Fill in the blank: The power to be treated _______.

a)

fairly

b)

quickly

c)

loudly

d)

randomly

10.

According to the lesson, how many levels of government does Australia have?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

11.

Name the three levels of government in Australia as shown in the diagram: Federal Parliament, State/Territory Parliaments, and _________?

a)

Local Councils

b)

Supreme Court

c)

Prime Minister's Office

d)

National Cabinet

12.

The citizens of Australia have chosen representatives in both houses of parliament to make the laws that govern all Australians.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The main responsibility of the representatives chosen by the citizens of Australia is:

a)

To make and change laws on behalf of the people

b)

To enforce laws

c)

To judge legal cases

d)

To collect taxes

14.

Which level of government makes laws for the whole of Australia?

a)

State/Territory Parliaments

b)

Local Councils

c)

Federal Parliament

d)

City Councils

15.

How many state and territory parliaments are there in Australia?

a)

6 state and 2 territory parliaments

b)

7 state and 3 territory parliaments

c)

5 state and 1 territory parliament

d)

8 state and 4 territory parliaments

16.

Over how many local councils make local laws (by-laws) for their region or district in Australia?

a)

Over 500 local councils

b)

Over 50 local councils

c)

Over 100 local councils

d)

Over 200 local councils

17.

The Federal Government raises money through taxing incomes, spending and businesses. They make laws about which of the following?

a)

Town planning

b)

Medicare

c)

Local roads

d)

Rubbish collection

18.

The State Government receives more than half their money from the Federal Government and also collects taxes. They make laws about which of the following?

a)

Defence

b)

Immigration

c)

Roads

d)

Foreign policy

19.

Local Councils collect taxes from all local property owners and receive money from the Federal and State governments. They make laws about which of the following?

a)

A) Immigration

b)

B) Sewerage

c)

C) Defence

d)

D) Medicare

20.

Fill in the blank: The Federal Government makes laws about ________, defence, immigration, and foreign policy.

a)

Medicare

b)

Transport

c)

Education

d)

Tourism

21.

Fill in the blank: The State Government makes laws about roads, housing, prisons, public transport, and ________ services.

a)

police and ambulance

b)

postal and telegraph

c)

foreign and defense

d)

currency and banking

e)

trade and commerce

22.

Fill in the blank: Local Councils make laws about town planning, sewerage, local roads, and ________ collection.

a)

rubbish

b)

mail

c)

water

d)

electricity

23.

According to the image, what is one of the Australian Democratic Values?

a)

Freedom of election and being elected

b)

Freedom of assembly and political participation

c)

Freedom of speech, expression and religious belief

d)

All of the above

24.

Fill in the blank: One of the Australian Democratic Values is ________ of election and being elected.

a)

Freedom

b)

Obligation

c)

Restriction

d)

Limitation

25.

Fill in the blank: The value that allows people to gather and participate in politics is called Freedom of ________ and political participation.

a)

assembly

b)

speech

c)

religion

d)

press

26.

Fill in the blank: The value that protects the right to express opinions and practice religion is called Freedom of speech, expression and ________ belief.

a)

religious

b)

political

c)

economic

d)

scientific

27.

Fill in the blank: The principle that everyone must follow the law is called the ________ of law.

a)

Rule

b)

Power

c)

Exception

d)

Privilege

28.

Fill in the blank: Australian Democratic Values include other basic ________ rights.

a)

human

b)

animal

c)

property

d)

voting

29.

'Freedom of religion' means:

a)

The right to practice any religion or no religion at all

b)

The right to vote in elections

c)

The right to free speech

d)

The right to own property

30.

Most religious principles are respected in Australia, as long as they don’t go against the laws. For example, you can’t get married if you’re a minor, even though some religions allow it.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

'Freedom of speech and expression' means:

a)

The right to express one's opinions freely

b)

The right to vote in elections

c)

The right to own property

d)

The right to a fair trial

32.

Freedom of speech is important in a democracy because:

a)

It allows citizens to express their opinions and hold the government accountable.

b)

It restricts people from sharing their views.

c)

It prevents people from voting.

d)

It limits access to information.

33.

Does freedom of speech mean anyone can say whatever they want?

a)

Yes

b)

No

34.

In Australia, your right to free speech does not mean you can express opinions based on _______ or _______ and you cannot encourage others to be _______ or _______.

a)

racism, hatred, racist, violent

b)

love, kindness, generous, peaceful

c)

wealth, status, rich, famous

d)

age, gender, young, old

35.

How many levels of government does Australia have?

a)

Three

b)

Two

c)

Four

d)

Five

36.

Which of the following is NOT a level of government in Australia?

a)

Federal Parliament

b)

State/Territory Parliaments

c)

Local Councils

d)

Provincial Senate

37.

Name the three levels of government in Australia.

a)

Federal Parliament, State/Territory Parliaments, Local Councils

b)

Supreme Court, High Court, Local Court

c)

Prime Minister, Governors, Mayors

d)

Cabinet, Senate, House of Representatives

38.

Who have the citizens of Australia chosen to make the laws that govern all Australians?

a)

Representatives in both houses of parliament

b)

The Prime Minister alone

c)

The High Court judges

d)

State Governors

39.

Which level of government raises money through taxing incomes, spending, and businesses?

a)

The Federal Government

b)

The Municipal Government

c)

The Provincial Government

d)

The School Board

40.

Which level of government receives more than half their money from the Federal Government and also collects taxes?

a)

The State Government

b)

The Local Government

c)

The City Council

d)

The School Board

41.

Which level of government collects taxes from all local property owners and receives money from the Federal and State governments?

a)

Local Councils

b)

Federal Government

c)

State Parliament

d)

High Court

42.

Which of the following is a federal matter?

a)

Roads

b)

Medicare

c)

Town Planning

d)

Housing

43.

Which of the following is a state matter?

a)

Defence

b)

Immigration

c)

Public Transport

d)

Rubbish Collection

44.

Which of the following is a local matter?

a)

Foreign Policy

b)

Sewerage

c)

Prisons

d)

Defence

45.

The Federal Government makes laws about immigration.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The State Government makes laws about police and ambulance services.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Local Councils make laws about rubbish collection.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

What is one of Australia's democratic values related to elections?

a)

Freedom of election and being elected

b)

Mandatory military service for all citizens

c)

Appointment of leaders by the monarchy

d)

Restriction of voting rights to property owners

49.

What is one of Australia's democratic values related to political participation?

a)

Freedom of assembly and political participation

b)

Mandatory military service for all citizens

c)

Monarchical rule without elections

d)

Censorship of political opinions

50.

What is one of Australia's democratic values related to speech and belief?

a)

Freedom of speech, expression and religious belief

b)

Mandatory military service for all citizens

c)

State-controlled media and press

d)

Single-party political system

51.

Which principle ensures that everyone is subject to the law in Australia?

a)

Rule of law

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Judicial review

d)

Parliamentary sovereignty

52.

What is a general category of rights protected as part of Australia's democratic values?

a)

Other basic human rights

b)

Property rights

c)

Taxation rights

d)

Commercial rights

53.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of government where the power is in the hands of the people.

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Oligarchy

54.

Fill in the blank: ________ is caring enough to consider how words and actions impact others.

a)

Respect

b)

Bravery

c)

Curiosity

d)

Ambition

55.

Fill in the blank: ________ are a person's or society’s beliefs about good behaviour and what things are important.

a)

Values

b)

Opinions

c)

Habits

d)

Skills

56.

What is the definition of 'freedom'?

a)

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants

b)

The ability to run fast

c)

The right to own property

d)

The power to control others

57.

Fill in the blank: _______ is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.

a)

freedom

b)

punishment

c)

restriction

d)

obedience

58.

Freedom of speech, expression and religious belief means:

a)

The right to express opinions and follow any religion freely

b)

The right to vote in elections

c)

The right to own property

d)

The right to travel anywhere

59.

Why is freedom of speech important in a democracy?

a)

In countries without free speech, people might be afraid to say what they think.

b)

It allows the government to control all information.

c)

It prevents people from voting in elections.

d)

It encourages only one political party.

60.

Freedom of speech (or expression) is the right to ______ your opinions and ideas without being stopped or punished.

a)

state

b)

hide

c)

ignore

d)

forget

61.

What does the image showing 'FREEDOM OF SPEECH' represent?

a)

The right to express opinions without censorship

b)

The right to vote in elections

c)

The right to privacy

d)

The right to a fair trial

62.

What does the right to peaceful assembly protect in Australia?

a)

The right to peaceful assembly protects the right of individuals and groups to meet and to engage in peaceful protest.

b)

The right to peaceful assembly protects the right to own property without interference.

c)

The right to peaceful assembly protects the right to a fair trial in court.

d)

The right to peaceful assembly protects the right to free healthcare for all citizens.

63.

Does the right to peaceful assembly in Australia mean you can protest about anything?

a)

Pretty much! The right extends to all gatherings for peaceful purposes, regardless of the degree of public support for the purpose of the gathering. However, the right applies only to peaceful assemblies, not to those involving violence.

b)

No, the right only applies to government-approved protests.

c)

No, you can only protest if you have a permit from the police.

d)

No, the right only applies to protests about political issues.

64.

What happens if people are protesting about something you don’t believe in?

a)

As long as they are not violent or expressing an opinion based on racism or hatred, they have a freedom to assemble together and express their point of view.

b)

You should try to stop them from protesting.

c)

They should be arrested immediately.

d)

Their protest should be ignored by everyone.

65.

Why is the freedom of assembly and political participation important in a democracy?

a)

It is important because it means people can join together with others and express their point of view, publicise what they believe in, and have the freedom to criticise the government without fear of getting in trouble.

b)

It is important because it allows the government to control public opinion and limit criticism.

c)

It is important because it ensures only one political party can participate in elections.

d)

It is important because it prevents people from gathering and discussing their beliefs.

66.

'Freedom of election and being elected' means:

a)

The right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections

b)

The right to travel freely

c)

The right to free education

d)

The right to own property

67.

Our democracy in Australia allows people to choose and replace their representatives through ______ and ______ elections.

a)

free, fair

b)

open, closed

c)

public, private

d)

random, selective

68.

Fill in the blank: The Australian Electoral Commission makes sure elections are open, free and fair by ________ candidates follow the rules.

a)

ensuring

b)

ignoring

c)

preventing

d)

guessing

69.

Fill in the blank: The Australian Electoral Commission makes sure elections are open, free and fair by producing the ________ and keeping them secure.

a)

ballot papers

b)

voting booths

c)

campaign posters

d)

voter ID cards

70.

Fill in the blank: The Australian Electoral Commission makes sure elections are open, free and fair by educating the public on Australian voting systems, enrolling to vote and how to ________ correctly.

a)

vote

b)

campaign

c)

register

d)

count

71.

Fill in the blank: The Australian Electoral Commission makes sure elections are open, free and fair by training staff to run ________ places.

a)

polling

b)

voting machines

c)

counting rooms

d)

debate halls

72.

Fill in the blank: The Australian Electoral Commission makes sure elections are open, free and fair by maintaining the ________ roll.

a)

electoral

b)

voting

c)

citizen

d)

census

73.

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Australian Electoral Commission?

a)

Educating the public on voting systems

b)

Running schools

c)

Building roads

d)

Providing healthcare

74.

According to Lesson 4 – Free elections and voting, a country cannot call itself a democracy unless its elections are ______, free and fair for all citizens who are eligible to vote.

a)

open

b)

restricted

c)

compulsory

d)

secret

75.

Fill in the blank: In Australian elections, elections are ________, free and fair.

a)

open

b)

restricted

c)

mandatory

d)

secret

76.

Fill in the blank: In Australia, citizens have the right to vote when they are over ____.

a)

18

b)

16

c)

21

d)

25

77.

Fill in the blank: Eligible candidates have the right to ________ for election in Australia.

a)

stand

b)

vote

c)

register

d)

campaign

78.

Fill in the blank: In Australian elections, voters elect ____________.

a)

representatives

b)

judges

c)

mayors

d)

governors

79.

Fill in the blank: Representatives make policies and laws that govern __________ society.

a)

Australian

b)

Martian

c)

Ancient Roman

d)

Medieval

80.

Fill in the blank: One vote one value means that each person's vote has the ________.

a)

same value

b)

different value

c)

higher value

d)

lower value

81.

Fill in the blank: Secret ballot means a person is able to vote for the candidate of their choice in ________.

a)

private

b)

public

c)

groups

d)

open

82.

Fill in the blank: Preferential voting means a person puts the number 1 in the box on the ballot paper for his or her first choice and the ________ number for their last choice.

a)

last

b)

first

c)

middle

d)

random

83.

Let's check if it was a free and fair election! Was there: One vote one value?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

Not sure

84.

Let's check if it was a free and fair election! Was there: Secret ballot?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

Not sure

85.

Let's check if it was a free and fair election! Was there: Preferential voting?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

d)

Not sure

86.

Do you think this is a fair system?

a)

Yes, it is fair.

b)

No, it is not fair.

87.

If the people you personally voted for didn’t get elected, is this still fair?

a)

Yes, because everyone has an equal vote and the majority decides.

b)

No, because only the winners' votes count.

c)

No, because your choice was not selected.

d)

Yes, because elections are always fair.

88.

Can you think of any ways to make it any fairer?

a)

Yes, by giving everyone an equal chance.

b)

No, it is already fair.

c)

Yes, by changing the rules.

d)

No, fairness cannot be improved.

89.

After we vote, the votes are counted and someone gets _______.

a)

elected

b)

painted

c)

ignored

d)

delayed

90.

A candidate standing for election must get more than what percentage majority to be elected?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

75%

d)

100%

91.

What does it mean when a candidate gets an absolute majority?

a)

It means the candidate gets more than 50% majority of the votes.

b)

It means the candidate gets exactly 50% of the votes.

c)

It means the candidate gets the least number of votes.

d)

It means the candidate is chosen by a random draw.

92.

In our democracy, we have the opportunity to elect representatives at more than one level of government. What are the three levels of government?

a)

A) Local Government, State and Federal Government, Federal Government

b)

B) Local Government, State Government, National Government

c)

C) City Government, State Government, Country Government

d)

D) Local Government, State and Federal Government, International Government

93.

In our democracy, we have the opportunity to elect representatives at more than one level of government. Fill in the blank: The three levels of government are ________, ________, and ________.

a)

Local Government, State Government, Federal Government

b)

Local Government, Regional Government, National Government

c)

Municipal Government, Provincial Government, Federal Government

d)

City Government, State Government, National Government

94.

People are free to criticise all their elected leaders and representatives, and to look closely at how they govern.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Which of the following is an example of expressing criticism towards elected leaders?

a)

I’m not happy with that.

b)

That’s not very good.

c)

I think you’re wrong about that.

d)

I disagree.

e)

All of the above.

96.

What is one of Australia's democratic values related to elections?

a)

Freedom of election and being elected.

b)

Mandatory military service for all citizens.

c)

Appointment of leaders by the monarchy.

d)

Restriction of voting rights to property owners only.

97.

Which democratic value allows people to gather and participate in politics in Australia?

a)

Freedom of assembly and political participation.

b)

Compulsory voting for all citizens.

c)

Monarchical rule and hereditary leadership.

d)

Economic equality for all residents.

98.

Which value protects the right to express opinions and practice religion in Australia?

a)

Freedom of speech, expression and religious belief.

b)

Compulsory voting for all citizens.

c)

Right to trial by jury in all cases.

d)

Mandatory military service.

99.

What is the principle that ensures everyone is subject to the law in Australia?

a)

Rule of law.

b)

Majority rule.

c)

Separation of powers.

d)

Judicial review.

100.

What is a fundamental right that all people in Australia have?

a)

Other basic human rights.

b)

The right to vote in every country.

c)

The right to free public transport.

d)

The right to own a business without rules.