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Civics – Revision Term 4
Civics – Revision Term 4
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1
What is the judicial power?
Power to change laws
Power to modify laws
Power to interpret laws
Power to remove laws
2
What are the three elements of power?
Federal, State, and Local
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
House of Representatives, the Senate, and Parliament
Criminal, Civil, and Common
3
At what age does voting become compulsory for a person in Australia?
16
21
18
19
4
How do religious organisations contribute to society today?
Charities
Hospitals and health
Places of worship
Schools
5
Why is there a separation of powers?
Because we are following in tradition
Because too much combined power would destabilise the economy
To make things easier to manage at the local level
It ensures that no one element of the government has too much power
6
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
Establish ground rules for how federal parliament operates
Dictate conditions on living and sustainability
Establish a stringent set of rules for the country to abide by
Serve as a basis for all laws passed in Australia
7
When did the Constitution become law?
1 January 2000
1 January 1991
31 December 1899
1 January 1901
8
How many seats does a party need to win in the House of Representatives to form government?
76/152
76/151
70/140
77/154
9
An influential document on governance, the Magna Carta issued restraints on the monarchy's power
True
False
10
What is a bill?
A financial document that the Prime Minister reviews every quarter
Proposed item of legislation that has not yet become law
A proposed item that only the Senate votes on
A new law
11
Does a judge hold judicial power (power to make judgements on laws)?
False
True
12
A type of law that is enacted by being passed by parliament is:
Criminal law
Customary law
Statutory law
Civil law
13
Who holds executive power (power to put laws into action)?
The Leader of the Opposition
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister
The Cabinet
14
Which government is responsible for laws that affect the whole of Australia?
Federal
State
Judicial
Local
15
What is the largest faith group in Australia?
Judaism
No religion
Islam
Christianity
16
The Queensland State Government's law-making powers extend to a national level
True
False
17
What is the legislative power?
Power to change laws
Power to administer laws
Power to make laws
Power to interpret laws
18
What is a democracy?
A belief system of fairness
Government by the people, either directly or via elected representatives
A collection of people working together fairly
A government that rules with total authority
19
Which law establishes the rights and responsibilities of how entities interact with each other?
Customary law
Common law
Criminal law
Civil law
20
How does freedom of speech and assembly enable active participation in democracy?
They don't; they halt progress and take up valuable resources
Citizens can use them to contribute to society and have a say about issues
So people can speak their mind without fear of judgement and persecution
So as many people can say whatever they want in a public forum and be heard
21
What is a witness?
An officer of the court who makes sentences on cases
A person accused of a crime
A person who sees an event take place
A member of the jury
22
Parliament makes laws, judges interpret laws, and the Prime Minister administers laws.
True
False
23
Arson, assault, burglary, and murder are examples of what type of law?
Customary law
Criminal law
Civil law
Common law
24
Select examples that demonstrate Australia's diverse identity
On ancestry, over 75% of Australians report being from another country
One-third of the population was born overseas
Buddhists, Hindus, and Jews practise their faith in Australia
Over 300 languages are spoken in Australian homes
25
Common law is:
Law that deems certain actions punishable by jail time
Law made by judges based on past cases; governed by doctrine of precedent
Laws that commonly impact the day-to-day lives of Australians
Laws that are common to and affect the general population
26
Which type of law uniquely relates to Indigenous Australians
Judicial law
Statutory law
Customary law
Civil law
27
How does the Media contribute to Australia's national identity?
Acknowledge our history and celebrate diversity
Report on issues of national importance
Promote positive images and values of Australia and Australians
Engage the Australian people in debate and conversation
28
A parliament consisting of two chambers is called:
Coalition
Bipartisan
Double Majority
Bicameral
29
Australia uses a first-past-the-post system: the candidate with the most number of votes wins the Federal election.
True
False
30
Governments in Australia are secular: there is little connection with religion in office and no national religion.
True
False
31
Select the conditions that must be met for the Constitution to be changed
Both houses of parliament must agree to the change
Voters must vote in a "yes" or "no" referendum
The referendum must get a double majority
There needs to be unanimous support amongst the public for the change
32
Who holds legislative power (power to make and change laws)?
The Cabinet
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister
33
In court, the defendant is:
The jury
The accused
The judge
The lawyer
34
With a fine value of $309, "keep your pet from being a noise nuisance" relates to which level of government?
Local
Federal
State
Parliament
35
Which is the correct order for a bill to be passed through parliament and become law?
House of Representatives > Law
Senate > Governor-General > Law
House of Representatives > Senate > Governor-General > Law
House of Representatives > Senate > Parliament > Law
36
As of November 2023, who is Australia's Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
Wayne Swan
Peter Dutton
Peter Cosgrove
37
What is a double majority?
A majority of voters
A majority of voters in the two largest states (NSW and VIC)
A majority of voters in two states
A majority of voters in a majority of states
38
Do defendants have a right to the presumption of innocence?
Yes
No
39
Preferential voting means voters can indicate an order of preferences for candidates on the ballot paper.
True
False
40
What is the executive power?
Power to administer laws
Power to remove laws
Power to modify laws
Power to demonstrate laws
41
What are the two chambers in Australia's bicameral system?
Kirribilli House and the White House
Big Chamber and Little Chamber
House of Representatives and the Senate
Upper House and the House of Representatives
42
The House of Representatives is the upper house
True
False
43
What are the two major political parties in Australia?
The Coalition
Labor and the Greens
Liberal-National Coalition and Labor
One Nation and Independents
44
The parliament is "all the seats" in parliament, while the government is the party with the "most seats" in parliament
True
False
45
Why is voting in elections an important way to participate in Australia's democracy?
Because you'll get a fine if you don't vote
To vote for your favourite candidate
To take a stand against authoritarian governments
So all citizens have an equal say on the governance of the country
