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Civics & Citizenship

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the term that best matches: A set of rules or guidelines made by a government to address issues. Example: Climate change policy.

a)

Policy

b)

Vested interest

c)

Swinging voter

d)

Opposition

e)

Track record

2.

Choose the term that best matches: A personal interest in something, often financial or political, that can influence opinions or decisions.

a)

Independent

b)

Vested interest

c)

Policy

d)

Track record

e)

Opposition

3.

Choose the term that best matches: A person who doesn’t always vote for the same party and may change their vote based on current issues or candidates.

a)

Swinging voter

b)

Opposition

c)

Independent

d)

Policy

e)

Track record

4.

Choose the term that best matches: The political party or group that is not in power and provides alternative ideas and criticisms of government decisions.

a)

Opposition

b)

Policy

c)

Vested interest

d)

Track record

e)

Swinging voter

5.

Choose the term that best matches: A politician not belonging to a major party; can hold balance of power in Parliament.

a)

Independent

b)

Swinging voter

c)

Opposition

d)

Policy

e)

Track record

6.

Choose the term that best matches: The past performance or achievements of a government or politician that may influence voters.

a)

Track record

b)

Policy

c)

Vested interest

d)

Opposition

e)

Independent

7.

Which concept is described: Labor – social equality and workers’ rights. Liberal – free enterprise and individual responsibility.

a)

Main parties

b)

Representation

c)

Policy definition

d)

NGOs

8.

Which concept is described: A plan of action by government; e.g., renewable energy incentives.

a)

Policy definition

b)

Foreign aid

c)

Electorates

d)

Peacekeeping

9.

Which term best describes a party that has influence voting in Parliament; can negotiate support for key laws.

a)

Independents

b)

Representation

c)

Main parties

d)

NGOs

10.

Which concept is described: Geographic areas represented by an MP; we live in the electorate of Monash.

a)

Electorates

b)

Representation

c)

Foreign aid

d)

Peacekeeping

11.

Which concept is described: MPs represent constituents, debate laws, and vote on policies.

a)

Representation

b)

Main parties

c)

Independents

d)

Policy definition

12.

Which concept is described: Maintaining peace after conflict (e.g., Australian troops in East Timor).

a)

Peacekeeping

b)

Foreign aid

c)

NGOs

d)

Electorates

13.

Which concept is described: Money, goods, or expertise given to other countries (e.g., disaster relief in the Pacific).

a)

Foreign aid

b)

Peacekeeping

c)

Policy definition

d)

Main parties

14.

These are examples of : ________: Red Cross, World Vision, Greenpeace; work on poverty, health, environment; challenges include funding and safety.

a)

NGOs

b)

Main parties

c)

Representation

d)

Independents

15.

Select all items listed as key threats to Australia’s democracy.

a)

Media bias / misinformation

b)

Vested Interest

c)

Ageing Population

d)

Compulsory voting

e)

Federal budgeting

16.

In the scenario "Jeanette votes the same as her parents," which main voter influence applies:

a)

Government policy

b)

Media portrayal

c)

Party loyalty

d)

Important issue

17.

In the scenario "Debra votes based on a same-sex marriage policy article she reads," which main factor voter influence applies?

a)

Media portrayal

b)

Government policy

c)

Party loyalty

d)

Important issue

18.

In the scenario "Antoinette supports parental leave policy," which main factor voter influence applies :

a)

Party loyalty

b)

Government policy

c)

Media portrayal

d)

Important issue

19.

In the scenario "John is swayed by journalist’s opinion," which main factor voter influence applies?

a)

Important issue

b)

Media portrayal

c)

Government policy

d)

Party loyalty

20.

Which effect is identified as a positive impact of media bias on social media for civic engagement and voter behaviour?

a)

Raises awareness and encourages participation

b)

Fake news and misinformation

c)

Echo chambers that limit diverse views

d)

Emotional manipulation

21.

Select all effects identified as negative impacts of media bias on social media for civic engagement and voter behaviour.

a)

Fake news

b)

Echo chambers/Social media algorithm bias

c)

Emotional manipulation

d)

Encourages participation

22.

What does Rupert Murdoch own?

a)

Channel 7

b)

FOX News

c)

Sky News

d)

News Corp

23.

Which term refers to a person who votes based on the policies that matter most to them, rather than party loyalty?

a)

Swinging voter

b)

Party leader

c)

Opposition

d)

Electorate

24.

Which of the following is an example of a non-governmental organization (NGO) working internationally?

a)

World Vision

b)

Parliament

c)

Electorate office

d)

Main parties

25.

What is the main role of the opposition in a parliamentary system?

a)

To provide alternative policies and scrutinize the government

b)

To implement government policy

c)

To manage foreign aid programs

d)

To represent only the majority party