Year 5 Civics and Citizenship Quiz

What does democracy mean?

• Has no ruler.

• Single leader rules a given nation.

• Rule by the people.

• Powered by a leader or group.

Democracy comes from Ancient Greek words, meaning 'the people' and 'to rule'.
What are the two words?

• Demonstrate + Krate

• Demos + Kratos

• Demmy + Krame

• Demi + Koat

What type of democratic government is Australia?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Democracy

• Monitory Democracy

Answer explanation

A Representative Democracy is where the people vote for an elected representative to create laws and policies on the people's behalf.

What key idea does support Australia's democracy?

• An inclusive and equitable society.

• Active and engaged citizens.

• The rule of law for both government and citizens

• Citizens have no freedom.

Does this demonstrate democracy?

Alkimos Primary School students get to vote on what they would like as a special on canteen days.

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

Yes, the students get to have a say in what the special would be.

Does this demonstrate democracy?

Alkimos Primary School needs a new head boy or girl. The Principal picked his favourite student for the role.

• YES

• NO

Answer explanation

No, only one person made the decision. This was not done in a fair way.

Finish the sentence.

Voting allows people to...

What are the two types of voting that happens in Australia?

• Single Ballot

• Secret Ballot

• Compulsory Voting

• Reflective Voting

There are three levels of Government that are responsible for making laws.

Fill in the blanks below.

Why do we need rules and laws?