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What is one of the primary purposes of laws?
What is one of the primary purposes of laws?
Breaking a law can result in consequences such as fines or jail time.
Breaking a law can result in consequences such as fines or jail time.
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Name one place where laws are enforced.
Name one place where laws are enforced.
Shopping centers
What is the primary purpose of rules?
What is the primary purpose of rules?
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You must stop when the traffic light turns _____
You must stop when the traffic light turns _____
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Match the following laws with their descriptions:
Match the following laws with their descriptions:
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Rules are only enforced by leaders, not by groups of people.
Rules are only enforced by leaders, not by groups of people.
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In an AFL game, players should not tackle another player below the _____ or above the _____
In an AFL game, players should not tackle another player below the _____ or above the _____
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Match the following examples with their appropriate settings:
Match the following examples with their appropriate settings:
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What is a key feature of a strong democracy?
What is a key feature of a strong democracy?
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In Australia, all citizens have the right to vote in free and fair elections.
In Australia, all citizens have the right to vote in free and fair elections.
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Name one way citizens can participate in their democracy.
Name one way citizens can participate in their democracy.
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A democracy depends on laws that apply equally to all _____
A democracy depends on laws that apply equally to all _____
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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 characterizes a representative democracy?
What characterizes a representative democracy?
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In direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
In direct democracy, citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them.
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Name one possible application of direct democracy.
Name one possible application of direct democracy.
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In a representative democracy, citizens participate in government through _____ to select their representatives.
In a representative democracy, citizens participate in government through _____ to select their representatives.
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Match the following types of democracy with their descriptions:
Match the following types of democracy with their descriptions:
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What is a key feature of a democracy?
What is a key feature of a democracy?
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In a democracy, oppression is commonly practiced by governing authorities.
In a democracy, oppression is commonly practiced by governing authorities.
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What is direct democracy?
What is direct democracy?
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In a democracy, people have the right to participate in _____ and community life.
In a democracy, people have the right to participate in _____ and community life.
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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 best describes direct democracy?
Which of the following best describes direct democracy?
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Switzerland employs direct democracy as a common practice.
Switzerland employs direct democracy as a common practice.
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Name one advantage of direct democracy.
Name one advantage of direct democracy.
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In a direct democracy, voters meet to make _____ and have a say in decisions.
In a direct democracy, voters meet to make _____ and have a say in decisions.
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Match the type of democracy with its description:
Match the type of democracy with its description:
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What is a political party primarily intended to do?
What is a political party primarily intended to do?
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In a representative democracy, voters have the option to choose from only one political party.
In a representative democracy, voters have the option to choose from only one political party.
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What two conditions must be met for elections in a representative democracy?
What two conditions must be met for elections in a representative democracy?
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Bribery is the act of giving a _____ in exchange for someone to do the wrong thing.
Bribery is the act of giving a _____ in exchange for someone to do the wrong thing.
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Study Notes
Laws
- Laws are made for fairness and safety
- Laws are made and enforced by the government, the police and the court system
- If a person breaks a rule, the consequences are very serious and can include fines or going to jail
- Rules are enforced at places like:
- Schools
- Homes
- Libraries
- Sports matches
Examples of rules
- Put sunscreen on when you are outside
- Be quiet in the library
- Put your hand up to speak in the classroom
- During an AFL game, do not tackle another player below the knees or above the shoulders
- 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 helps children understand the importance of laws and rules in their daily lives. It covers how laws are enforced, the consequences of breaking them, and examples of rules they might encounter at school, home, and in public spaces. Engage with this fun quiz to learn why following rules helps maintain fairness and safety!
