4. Identify how old you must be to vote in Australia. A. 20 B. 17 C. 18 D. 21 5. Outline the meaning of preferential voting. A. Voters vote in preference from lowest to highest. B. Voters number their votes from 1 to 10. C. Voters vote in order of preference from highest to lowest. D. Voters do not need to number their votes. 6. Identify how many votes must be numbered ‘below the line’ on a Senate voting slip. A. Fewer than 12 B. 12 C. More than 12 D. At least 12 7. What is the role of the opposition? A. To create diversity B. To argue with the government C. To carefully examine, criticise and challenge the government in power D. To generate conflict 8. Identify how many seats a majority government must hold. A. Over 50 per cent B. Fewer than 50 per cent C. 80per cent D. 25per cent 9. How do the three branches of government promote check and balance?
A. Each branch works on its own. B. One branch controls the other. C. Each branch can check the powers of others. D. All branches have the same role. 10. Identify who participates in the leaders’ Great Debate. A. The opposition leader B. The leader of the government C. The leaders of the government and the opposition D. All of the leaders from the House of Representatives
ANALYSE AND APPLY 11. Identify when it might be reasonable for a government to restrict a protest gathering. 12. Briefly explain how each state and territory is represented in the Senate. 13. Explain how local members of parliament can assist individuals and community groups. 14. Explain the term ‘parliamentary majority’. EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 15. Explain the significance behind the three main branches of government. 16. Suggest what the purpose is of holding the Great Debate between the leaders of the government and opposition. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
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