ATAR Humanities & Social Sciences 2

Question 1

In Australian history, the 1967 referendum is significant because it:

Accepted Answer

Allowed Aboriginal Australians to be counted in the national census

Answer

The 1967 referendum amended the Constitution to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the national census and gave the Commonwealth power to make laws for them.

Question 2

Which economic concept describes the cost of the next best alternative foregone when making a decision?

Accepted Answer

Opportunity cost

Answer

Opportunity cost is the value of the best alternative given up when a choice is made, a foundational concept in economics.

Question 3

In political science, 'separation of powers' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches

Answer

Separation of powers divides government authority among the legislature (makes laws), executive (implements laws), and judiciary (interprets laws) to prevent concentration of power.

Question 4

The term 'push and pull factors' in geography most directly relates to:

Accepted Answer

Human migration

Answer

Push factors (e.g., poverty, conflict) drive people away from a place, while pull factors (e.g., jobs, safety) attract them to a new location.

Question 5

Which philosopher is most associated with the concept of the 'social contract' as described in 'The Social Contract' (1762)?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau's 'The Social Contract' (1762) argued that legitimate political authority comes from a collective agreement among citizens.

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ATAR Humanities & Social Sciences 2