Australian Democracy- Part 1

Watch this video (6.07 minutes) and answer the questions below. There is also a research question to complete if you have time.

All answers should be full sentence answers, and for the reason you do not need to write out each question. Your answer should make sense without reading the question (eg Question: What is the first month of the year? Answer: The first month of the year is January.).

It is a good idea to read the questions before watching the video.

Australian Democracy Part 1- Questions

1. What is democracy?

2. Explain who had the right to vote, and who did not have the right to vote when Britain set up a colony in Australia in 1788.

3. The Aboriginal form of government was based on traditional law. This law is a part of ‘The Dreaming’. Which parts of Aboriginal life did traditional law include? (1.30)

4. In traditional Aboriginal law, the leaders were not elected. Who was in charge of making sure the law was followed and passing it onto others?

5. After the federation of Australia, what were three responsibilities of the new Federal government? (4.28)

6. When did Western Australia vote to become a part of the Federation of Australia?

RESEARCH

What were three reasons for, and three reasons against Federation?