Vocab Flashcards
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
The original inhabitants of Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission is
An independent commission which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches
Australian Public Services are
Government departments and people employed by them
Civil unrest is
A demonstration and riot by a large number of people, usually protesting against a government decision or policy
A coalition is
The joining of two or more political parties, usually to form a government or opposition
What is a commission
A group of people with an official responsibility
What is the constitution
The supreme law of Australia that the government must follow
What is constitutional monarchy
A country in which a king or queen is the head of state, whose powers are limited by the constitution
What is a court
A place where legal cases are heard by a judge or magistrate
What is a criminal trial
A hearing of facts by a court to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime
What is cyber abuse
Behavior that uses technology to threaten, intimidate, harass or humiliate someone with the intent to hurt them
What is a democracy
Government by the people through elected representatives
What is domestic and family violence
Behavior or threats that aim to control a partner (or child) by causing fear or threatening their safety
What is drug trafficking
Carrying or buying drugs to sell them illegally
What is an election
A process through which citizens choose people to represent them in parliament
What is an electoral roll
List of people registered to vote in an election or referendum
What is an electorate
Districts made up of voters who vote to elect politicians in the House of Representatives (think green house)
What does it mean to enforce the law
To ensure people follow the law
What is equality
The same in status
What is executive power
The power and authority to administer laws
One of the three powers under the Australian Constitution
What is a fair go
That everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life
What is a federation
The union of colonies into one nation, where the colonies retain certain powers
What is the First Fleet
The group of 11 ships that sailed from Britain to New South Wales under Captain Arthur Phillip to establish a convict settlement
What is a floral emblem
National flower
What is forced marriage
A marriage where one or both spouses did not have a free choice
What does ‘from this time forward’ mean
From now and into the future
What is an icon
A well-known image
What does Indigenous refer to
The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia
What is integration
The process of adaptation by migrants so that they can participate in and contribute to their new, evolving society
What is judicial power
The power and authority to interpret and apply the laws
One of the three powers under that Australian Constitution
What is legislative power
The power and authority to make and change the laws
One of the three powers under the Australian Constitution
What is liberty / liberties
Personal freedom and independence
What is the magistrate
Judge of a lower court
What is mateship
Helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times
What is a national anthem
National song
What is parliamentary democracy
A system of government based on the regular election of representatives to parliament by citizens
What is a political party
A group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed and seek to be elected
What is racism
Prejudice, discrimination, harassment and/or hatred directed at someone because of their race, color, national or ethnic origin
What is a referendum
A vote by all voters on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution
What is a representative
A person who acts or speaks for others
What is respect
Showing consideration for someone as a person or a decision they have made
What is the Rule of Law
That all people, including citizens and the government, are bound by law
What is Services Australia
An Australian government agency that delivers a range of health, social and welfare payments and services through Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support
What is a secret ballot
A system of voting where people vote privately, so no one can influence or pressure them to vote in a certain way
What is secular
Separation of church and state
What is self-sufficient
Ability to provide your own needs, without the help of other people
What is set up
Build, establish, start
What is shire
A local government area
What is social security
Government pensions or benefits to help unemployed people, disabled people, elderly people and others in need
What is The Australian Tax Office (ATO)
Australian government agency that manages the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians
What are values
Principles that help a person decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations
