What influences voters

Analyse how policies, leaders, campaigns, interest groups and preferences shape the choices Australians make at the ballot box.

⏱ 18 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can distinguish long-term influences on voting from short-term influences such as issues, leaders and campaigns
✔I can explain how interest groups and third parties try to influence elections
✔I can explain why marginal seats and preferences matter so much in Australian elections

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
🔢Number answer — Work out the answer and type the number.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9HC9K02