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Vocab Flashcards

1
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are

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The original inhabitants of Australia

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is

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An independent commission which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches

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Australian Public Services are

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Government departments and people employed by them

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Civil unrest is

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A demonstration and riot by a large number of people, usually protesting against a government decision or policy

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A coalition is

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The joining of two or more political parties, usually to form a government or opposition

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What is a commission

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A group of people with an official responsibility

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What is the constitution

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The supreme law of Australia that the government must follow

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What is constitutional monarchy

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A country in which a king or queen is the head of state, whose powers are limited by the constitution

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What is a court

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A place where legal cases are heard by a judge or magistrate

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What is a criminal trial

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A hearing of facts by a court to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty of a crime

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What is cyber abuse

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Behavior that uses technology to threaten, intimidate, harass or humiliate someone with the intent to hurt them

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What is a democracy

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Government by the people through elected representatives

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What is domestic and family violence

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Behavior or threats that aim to control a partner (or child) by causing fear or threatening their safety

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14
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What is drug trafficking

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Carrying or buying drugs to sell them illegally

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What is an election

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A process through which citizens choose people to represent them in parliament

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16
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What is an electoral roll

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List of people registered to vote in an election or referendum

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What is an electorate

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Districts made up of voters who vote to elect politicians in the House of Representatives (think green house)

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What does it mean to enforce the law

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To ensure people follow the law

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19
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What is equality

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The same in status

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What is executive power

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The power and authority to administer laws

One of the three powers under the Australian Constitution

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21
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What is a fair go

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That everyone, regardless of their background, is given an equal opportunity to achieve success in life

22
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What is a federation

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The union of colonies into one nation, where the colonies retain certain powers

23
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What is the First Fleet

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The group of 11 ships that sailed from Britain to New South Wales under Captain Arthur Phillip to establish a convict settlement

24
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What is a floral emblem

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National flower

25
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What is forced marriage

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A marriage where one or both spouses did not have a free choice

26
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What does ‘from this time forward’ mean

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From now and into the future

27
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What is an icon

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A well-known image

28
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What does Indigenous refer to

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The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia

29
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What is integration

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The process of adaptation by migrants so that they can participate in and contribute to their new, evolving society

30
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What is judicial power

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The power and authority to interpret and apply the laws

One of the three powers under that Australian Constitution

31
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What is legislative power

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The power and authority to make and change the laws

One of the three powers under the Australian Constitution

32
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What is liberty / liberties

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Personal freedom and independence

33
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What is the magistrate

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Judge of a lower court

34
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What is mateship

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Helping and receiving help from others, especially in difficult times

35
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What is a national anthem

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National song

36
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What is parliamentary democracy

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A system of government based on the regular election of representatives to parliament by citizens

37
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What is a political party

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A group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be governed and seek to be elected

38
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What is racism

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Prejudice, discrimination, harassment and/or hatred directed at someone because of their race, color, national or ethnic origin

39
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What is a referendum

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A vote by all voters on a proposed change to the Australian Constitution

40
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What is a representative

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A person who acts or speaks for others

41
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What is respect

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Showing consideration for someone as a person or a decision they have made

42
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What is the Rule of Law

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That all people, including citizens and the government, are bound by law

43
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What is Services Australia

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An Australian government agency that delivers a range of health, social and welfare payments and services through Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support

44
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What is a secret ballot

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A system of voting where people vote privately, so no one can influence or pressure them to vote in a certain way

45
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What is secular

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Separation of church and state

46
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What is self-sufficient

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Ability to provide your own needs, without the help of other people

47
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What is set up

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Build, establish, start

48
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What is shire

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A local government area

49
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What is social security

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Government pensions or benefits to help unemployed people, disabled people, elderly people and others in need

50
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What is The Australian Tax Office (ATO)

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Australian government agency that manages the tax and superannuation systems that support and fund services for Australians

51
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What are values

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Principles that help a person decide what is right and wrong, and how to act in various situations

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