Year 7 Civics Revision

The Governor-General is ...

• a rich old guy

• The king's representative in Australia

• The person who signs off on new bills

• David Burley

Equality in Australia is ...

• one of our democratic values

• being equal in rights and responsibilities

• The idea that all citizens ought to be treated equality

• all of the above

Another name for the Senate is

The House of Representatives is

• also known as the lower house

• debates and presents bills and amendments

• represents the interests of people in their electorate

• all of the above

The Australian parliament is made up of the Governor-General, the Senate and the House of Representatives

• true

• false

Free and franchised elections means

• you can vote

• you can stand for election and you can vote

• you can stand for election

• voting doesn't cost money

Cohesiveness in Australia is

• knowing about all cultures

• Eating food from all different countries

• living in peace in a multicultural society

• Celebrating Christmas in Australia

Why is voting for leaders a good thing?

• It lets people have their say

• It's a key part of democracy

• It prevents a dictator being in charge

• all of the above