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Who is responsible for making and enforcing laws?
Who is responsible for making and enforcing laws?
Breaking a law may lead to fines or jail time.
Breaking a law may lead to fines or jail time.
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Name one place where laws are enforced.
Name one place where laws are enforced.
Shopping centers
One example of a law is to _____ from shops.
One example of a law is to _____ from shops.
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Match the following actions with their corresponding laws:
Match the following actions with their corresponding laws:
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What is the primary purpose of rules?
What is the primary purpose of rules?
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Consequences for breaking a rule are always severe.
Consequences for breaking a rule are always severe.
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During an AFL game, players should not tackle others _______ the knees or above the shoulders.
During an AFL game, players should not tackle others _______ the knees or above the shoulders.
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Match the following rules with their locations:
Match the following rules with their locations:
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What is a key feature of representative democracy?
What is a key feature of representative democracy?
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In a direct democracy, citizens are required to elect representatives to make decisions for them.
In a direct democracy, citizens are required to elect representatives to make decisions for them.
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What is one possible application of direct democracy in a classroom?
What is one possible application of direct democracy in a classroom?
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In most democratic countries, the system used is _____ democracy.
In most democratic countries, the system used is _____ democracy.
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Match the following types of democracy with their characteristics:
Match the following types of democracy with their characteristics:
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What does 'consent' mean in the context of democracy?
What does 'consent' mean in the context of democracy?
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In a democracy, oppression means the fair use of authority.
In a democracy, oppression means the fair use of authority.
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What is one feature of a democracy?
What is one feature of a democracy?
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In a direct democracy, all the voters get together to make ______.
In a direct democracy, all the voters get together to make ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of democracy?
Which of the following is NOT a type of democracy?
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Switzerland uses direct democracy regularly.
Switzerland uses direct democracy regularly.
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What is the main characteristic of direct democracy?
What is the main characteristic of direct democracy?
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What is one of the primary features of a strong democracy?
What is one of the primary features of a strong democracy?
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In a direct democracy, voters meet to discuss and make __________.
In a direct democracy, voters meet to discuss and make __________.
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In a democracy, it is essential for citizens to participate in order for the system to be successful.
In a democracy, it is essential for citizens to participate in order for the system to be successful.
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Match the democracy type with its description:
Match the democracy type with its description:
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List one way Australian citizens can participate in their democracy.
List one way Australian citizens can participate in their democracy.
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A citizen is a _________ of a country.
A citizen is a _________ of a country.
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Match the following features of Australian Democracy with their descriptions.
Match the following features of Australian Democracy with their descriptions.
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What is the primary function of a political party in a representative democracy?
What is the primary function of a political party in a representative democracy?
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In a representative democracy, elections can be conducted unfairly without any consequence.
In a representative democracy, elections can be conducted unfairly without any consequence.
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What must exist in a representative democracy for citizens to have the opportunity to vote?
What must exist in a representative democracy for citizens to have the opportunity to vote?
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Bribery involves giving a reward, usually __________, to influence someone's actions.
Bribery involves giving a reward, usually __________, to influence someone's actions.
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Match the terms with their correct definitions:
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
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Study Notes
Laws
- Laws are made and enforced by the government for fairness and safety
- Laws are enforced by the police and the court system
- If a person breaks a rule, the consequences are serious and can include fines or going to jail
- Laws are enforced at places like schools, homes, libraries, and sports matches
Examples of Laws
- Do not steal from shops
- Park your car in the correct parking spaces
- Do not bring weapons onto a plane
- Stop when the traffic light turns red
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Description
This quiz covers the essential aspects of laws and democracy, including their enforcement and the structures in which they operate. Test your knowledge on the definitions, characteristics, and real-world applications of democratic principles and legal regulations.
