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Year 7 civics and citizenship
Year 7 civics and citizenship
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What was Federation?
When Australia had more free settlers than convicts
When Australia and Britain officially separated
Process of 6 self governing colonies became Commonwealth of Australia
War fought between Australia and Britain to win independence
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What is the name of the person in charge of State Government?
Premier
President
Mayor
Prime Minister
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Why is it important to have a separation of powers?
So no one group or person gets all the power
So no one group or person gets all the blame if things go wrong
It's tradition to have it that way
So there are more jobs available
4
What is division of powers?
Division of powers for Federal areas
Division of responsibilities between Federal, State and Local levels
The borders of the states and territories
Rule that Federal government has more power than state.
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What is the separation of powers?
Power in government is separated into state and federal groups
You have three different powers in government
Power in Australia is separated between the states
Power in government is divided into three distinctive branches
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Constitutions can be written or unwritten?
False
True
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What is civics?
The study of the law and justice
Being civically responsible
The study of civil law
The skills and knowledge related to working/ function of society
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What year did the First Fleet land in Australia?
1701
1788
1901
1688
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What was a reason to Federate?
Australia would be united as a country
No more competition between Vic and NSW
We might want to go to war with Britian
It would only become more expensive
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Why do we have division of powers?
So each level deals with issues suited to power and size
So the levels don't get mixed up
So federal and local don't fight
So one group/ person doesn't get all the power
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Which was a reason not to Federate?
Australians would have to curtsy to the Queen when she visited
Rivalries existed between states
Australia would only have a single Army
Australia would have free trade
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What is a double majority?
A majority of voters agree on two issues
A majority of people and majority of states vote yes
A majority achieved twice
All the states and all the people vote yes
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Which of these is a State Responsibility?
Defence
Marriage
Playgrounds
Police
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Which of these is a Federal Responsibility?
Pet Control
Roads
Hospital
Defence
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What is citizenship
Position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
Position or status of living in a particular country
Position or status of having a full time job in a particular country
What it means to be Australian
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Brown sauce was invented for members of British Parliament?
False
True
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What is a referendum?
Vote to change the country
Vote to change the Prime Minister
Vote to change the Queen
Vote to change the constitution
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What are the three branches of Government?
Legislative, Explains and Judiciary
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
Laws, Executive and Judiciary
Legislative, Executive and Judges
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What is a constitution?
A very important document
A list of rights all Australians are entitled to
The rules for being an Australian citizen
A set of laws under which a country is governed.
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What is a disadvantage of a written constitution?
Is hard to change and the process can be expensive
Protects the rights of people and lets them get away with things
Is impossible to change
People can access it easily
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What is the role of the judiciary?
makes and amends laws
puts the laws into action
divides duties up
makes judgments about the laws
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What is the role of the executive?
puts the laws into action
divides duties up
makes and amends laws
makes judgments about the laws
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What was Australia prior to 1901?
A group of colonies of Australia
A group of colonies of Great Britain
An island nation of convicts
A federated nation
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Which of these is a local responsibility?
Swimming pools
Defence
Education
Shipping
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What is the name of the person in charge of Federal government?
Mayor
Premier
President
Prime Minister
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What is a disadvantage of an unwritten constitution?
Can not be changed easily
Government has limited power
Rule of Law is super clear
No limitations on Government
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What is the role of the legislative?
puts the laws into action
makes judgments about the laws
divides duties up
makes and amends laws
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What is an advantage of an unwritten constitution?
It is rewritten every three years
Can reflect current needs and wants of the people
You can't change it
You don't need to learn about it
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What is an advantage of a written constitution?
Prevents arbitrary use of power by government
People can make money writing them
Only citizens can become Prime Minister
It can never be changed
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What is the name of the person in charge of local government?
President
Prime Minister
Premier
Mayor
