Test Revision Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Australian Constitution, parliamentary structure, and the referendum process based on the Unit One Civics curriculum.

Democracy

A system of government where the power is vested in the people, listed as a core concept in the civics introduction.

1901 Federation of Australia

The event that occurred in 1901 which established the initial framework for both federal and state/territory governments.

Australian Constitution

A written document that says laws instructions of a countries government. Australian constitution came into effect in 1901.

Referendum

A national vote about a proposed change to the Australian Constitution.

Double Majority

When more than 50% of the people in at least 4 states in Australia need to vote, yes to successfully change the Australian Constitution.

Bicameral

A term describing Australia's parliament, meaning it consists of two separate houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

House of Representatives

One of the two houses in Australia's bicameral parliament with a distinct role in the legislative process.

Senate

The house in Australia's bicameral parliament that serves alongside the House of Representatives.

1967, 1999, or 2023 Referendum

Specific historical case studies used to examine attempts to change the Australian Constitution.

Task One

An in-class test weighted at $25\%$ scheduled for Tuesday Week 4 (11th August).