Knowledge check: democracy

Democracy is about giving decision-making power to:

• A king/queen
• The people
• Courts
• The police

Which statement is true?

• Australia has one leader who controls every aspect about the country.
• You are not allowed to say negative things about the government.
• The citizens do not vote in their representatives.
• Australia is a representative democracy.

True or false: Australians are banned from protesting.

• True
• False

Which statement is INCORRECT?

• Australians can nominate themselves to represent their community.
• Anyone (including people who are not citizens and those under 18) can participate in their community.
• Anyone (including people who are not citizens and those under 18) can contact their members of parliament.
• The politicians do not have to follow the laws.