Civics & Citizenship Flashcards
What is a democracy?
Name 2 democratic values.
What kind of democracy is Australia?
What is justice?
What rights do we have in Australia that are protected by our Constitution?
Why is it important to ask questions as citizens?
What is a democratic process? Give an example.
What does citizen mean?
What does civics mean?
What does government mean?
What is the role of Australian parliament?
Why is it important for people to vote on really important decisions that affect the whole nation?
How is Australia’s political system shaped by the Constitution?
What are the key principles of Australia’s legal system?
Why is it important that the legal system treats everyone fairly?
What is the Australian Constitution?
When did it first come into effect?
Name 2 purposes.
What are the 3 levels of government in Australia?
What kind of laws does the Federal government make?
What is the difference between federal and state government?
What is meant by the separation of powers?
Who does the governor-general represent?
What is the name of the current governor-general?
How many senators are in the Senate?
How many MPs are in the House of Representatives?
What does bicameral mean?
Which house of parliament is the upper house, and which is the lower house?
How many electorates are there in the House of Reps?
What is the title given to the leader of the majority party in the House of Reps?
What is a referendum?
Why do people vote on a referendum when they already have elected politicians to represent them?
What is a double majority?
What happened in 1967 and why is it important?
What are laws?
What is the purpose of the legal system?
Organise the Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts in order from lowest to highest, and state one feature of each.
How does the rule of law protect our way of life?
What is meant by the right to a fair trial?
Why might someone need legal representation if they are legally allowed to represent themselves in court?
Why is the burden of proof on the prosecutor and not the defendant?
What is a jury?
What role to witnesses play in the legal system?
What is a legal practitioner?
What is a solicitor?
What is a barrister?
List 3 responsibilities of a judge.
What is legal aid?
What are community legal centres?
