Year 5 HASS Civics & Citizenship Quiz

Which of the following was a key step in the formation of Australia's current government structure?

• The introduction of mobile phones

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• Federation in 1901

• Australia becoming a republic

What type of government structure does Australia have today?

• Absolute monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Representative democracy

• Anarchy

Why was a government structure created in Australia?

• To create chaos

• To make money

• To bring order and decision-making

• To stop people from voting

Which of the following is NOT a feature of democracy?

• Freedom of speech

• Equal voting rights

In a democracy, laws are made by:

• The Prime Minister alone

• The military

• Elected representatives

• Citizens through social media

Which of the following is a key value of Western democracies?

• Obedience to one ruler

• Freedom of religion

• Free food for all

• No government control

In a monarchy, who usually holds power?

• A president

• A group of citizens

• A king or queen

• Parliament

What is an example of anarchy?

• Everyone votes in an election

• A king rules the land

• No one is in charge and there are no rules

• A leader chosen by the people makes laws

Who is automatically an Australian citizen?

• Anyone who moves to Australia

• Anyone who visits Australia

• A person born in Australia

• Someone who lives in Australia for a year

What is one benefit of becoming an Australian citizen?

• You get free holidays

• You can vote in elections

• You don't have to follow laws

• You get a royal title