Civics and Citizenship Year 6 and 7

Question 1

What is the role of laws in protecting human rights?

Accepted Answer

Safeguarding individuals&#x27; rights

Question 2

Which obligation might a global citizen consider important?

Accepted Answer

Awareness of human rights issues

Question 3

Which level of government is responsible for making laws on climate change?

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 4

Which level of government has the power to override state laws on certain issues?

Accepted Answer

Federal

Question 5

Who is the Prime Minister as of today (2023)

Accepted Answer

Anthony Albanese

Question 6

How do people become Australian citizens?

Accepted Answer

Passing a citizenship test, Birth in Australia, Marriage to an Australian citizen

Question 7

What is the highest law in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Federal laws

Question 8

How do bills become law in a parliamentary system?

Accepted Answer

By a majority vote in Parliament

Question 9

What is the primary responsibility of electors in a democracy?

Accepted Answer

Electing representatives

Question 10

What are the three levels of government in Australia?

Accepted Answer

National, state, local

Question 11

In Australia, who represents the monarchy in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Governor-General

Question 12

What is the role of the Executive in developing policies and introducing bills?

Accepted Answer

Approving the drafting of bills / draft legislation

Question 13

What does the Magna Carta influence in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Parliament / Legislature

Question 14

What does the Australian citizenship pledge signify?

Accepted Answer

Allegiance to the Australian government

Question 15

Where can new ideas for laws come from?

Accepted Answer

Electors' suggestions, Interest groups, Members and senators

Question 16

What are the responsibilities of electors in Australia&#x27;s democracy?

Accepted Answer

Voting responsibly

Question 17

What does the term "global citizen" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A citizen who is informed about global issues

Question 18

What are the three branches of government in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Executive, legislative, judicial

Question 19

What are the key institutions of Australia&#x27;s democratic system of government based on?

Accepted Answer

The Westminster system

Question 20

What is the role of the Legislative branch in making legislation?

Accepted Answer

Debating and scrutinizing bills

Question 21

What is dual citizenship?

Accepted Answer

Being a citizen of two different countries

Questions 21