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14 Cards in this Set
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When did the first fleet arrive
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26 january 1788
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what happened in 1901
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the colonies were united into a federation of states, commonwealth of Australia.
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when did the guys gallipoli
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25 april 1915
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national flower
national colours national gemstone |
golden wattle
green and gold opal |
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responsibilities of being australian
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follow law
vote in federal or state election defend australia serve on jury |
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what are the privileges of being aussie
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vote
apply for work seek election apply for passport, enter freely receive help overseas register children born overseas as Australian |
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who is the head of state
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The Queen - elizabeth 2
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what is the australian constitution?, when made, how to change?
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The commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is a legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government
Can be changed by referendum |
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what are the 3 arms of government and what do they do?
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Legislative power: make and change laws
Executive power: power to put the laws into practice Judicial power: interpret and apply law |
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what is a constitutional monarchy
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country in which the head of state has to act in accordance with the constitution
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What does the governer general do?
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Signs bills passed
Signs regulations Performs ceremonial duties Approves appointment |
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what is a chief minister?
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leader of a territory government
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what are the three levels of government, what do they do
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Australian government
State/territory government Local Government see pg 27 |
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how are laws made?
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bill proposed
lower house or representatives and upper (senate) debate it if majority agree, send to governer general governer general signs it and it becomes law called royal assent |
