Civics and Citizenship quiz

Which of the following is a right?

• Learn about candidates and issues in an election campaign.

• To vote in an election.

• Protest safely and respectfully.

• Both B and C.

Which of the following is a responsibility?

• To practice your religion.

• Take care of the planet.

• Agree with other people’s opinions.

• Use the planet’s resources as much as you want.

Lisa wanted to know about the recent referendum prior to voting. She read the information booklet and watched some news programs. She tells her friends about the news programs she watched. In this scenario, which of the following is Lisa demonstrating?

• Right to vote.

• Responsibility to stay informed about political processes.

• Freedom to express her opinion in a way that doesn’t harm others.

• All of the above.

Which decision-making method is the least democratic?

• Autocratic

• Consensus

• Executive

• Majority

When was Australia federated?

• 25 January 1788

• 1 January 1901

• 25 January 1901

• 1 January 1899

Which of the following statements is NOT correct about federation?

• Two referendums were held before Australia was officially federated.

• Federation involved the 7 colonies uniting as one nation.

• In 1899, only men were able to vote in some colonies. Women were excluded from voting.

• Voting in the referendum about federation was not compulsory.

Which was a perceived benefit of federation?

• Federation would encourage international immigration which would help fill job shortages in the colonies.

• Uniting the colonies would allow for a stronger defence system.

• The colonies all had their own language and culture, and could learn from one another if united.

• All of the above.

The Australian Constitution is best defined as:

• A set of rules by which Australia is run.

• A list of laws in Australia.

• A declaration of independence.

• A bill of rights.

On which date did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1 January 1901

• 26 January 1788

• 25 April 1915

• 11 November 1918

The Australian Constitution addresses the powers of which three separate groups?

• The Prime Minister, Ministers of Parliament and Governor-General

• Government, Parliament, Local council

• Legislature, Executive and Judiciary

• Local, State and Federal Government