Bilateral agreements are treaties between two countries. ( True / False )
True
The United Nations Declaration on Human Rights outlines our responsibilities towards refugees and asylum seekers. ( True / False )
True
A good international citizen deports refugees. ( True / False )
False
Australia was a founding member of the United Nations. ( True / False )
True
Rule of law refers to the idea that the law is supreme and applied equally to all (what?)
citizens of a democracy
Interest groups seek to elect representatives to parliament. ( True / False )
True
Traditional media outlets such as television, radio and newspapers are the only source of political information. (True / False )
False
Interest groups are usually formed in response to major events or issue. ( True / False )
False
The climate crisis, refugees and terrorism are all issues that Australia can tackle independently. ( True / False )
False
It is illegal to seek asylum in Australia if you arrive by boat. ( True / False )
True
Protests and (what) are a form of direct political action.
demonstrations
What is the only court that can hear cases regarding constitutional law and interpretation?
High Court of Australia
Lobbyists get their name from waiting in lobbies trying to speak to influential people. ( True / False )
False
Parliaments will often only accept written petitions. ( True / False )
True
Greenpeace and GetUp are both examples of political parties in Australia. ( True / False )
False
Societies that are united but encourage a diverse range of opinions are called (what) societies.
Multicultural societies
