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In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
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What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
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What does the term ATO stand for?
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How does a Bill become a law?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
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Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
9.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
10.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
11.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
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In Australia, who has Executive power?
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Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
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How many senators are elected from each territory?
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Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
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The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
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Governor-General’s role includes
19.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
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Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
21.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
22.
Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
23.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
24.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
25.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
26.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
27.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
28.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
29.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
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Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
31.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
32.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
33.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
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Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
35.
Who is the head of the local council?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
37.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
38.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
39.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
40.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
41.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
42.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
44.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
45.
Who is responsible for social planning?
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
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What are the different types of local government areas?
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
49.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
50.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
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Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
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The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
53.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
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How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
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Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
56.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
57.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
58.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
59.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
61.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
62.
Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
63.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
65.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
66.
National Police in Australia is known as
67.
In Australia, who has legislative power?
68.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
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In territory government, who is the head of the government?
70.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
71.
What does the term AEC stand for?
72.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
73.
What role of a jury in a court is?
74.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
75.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
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Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
77.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
78.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
79.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
80.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
81.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
82.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
83.
Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
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The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
85.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
86.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
87.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
88.
What is the system of government in Australia?
89.
Public transport is the responsibility of
90.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
91.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
92.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
93.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
94.
Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
95.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
96.
Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
97.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
98.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
99.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
100.
The AEC is independent of the government
101.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
102.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
103.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
105.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
106.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
107.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
108.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
109.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
110.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
111.
In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
112.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
113.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
114.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
115.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
116.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
117.
What is the role of members of the Senate?
118.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
119.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
120.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
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Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
122.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
123.
Power to put the laws into practice is known as
125.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
126.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
127.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
128.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
129.
Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
130.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
131.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
132.
The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
133.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
134.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
135.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
136.
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
137.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
138.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
139.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
140.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
141.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
142.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
143.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
144.
Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
145.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
146.
Who is responsible for schools?
147.
How many senators are elected from each state?
148.
Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
149.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
150.
How is Australia divided for elections?
151.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
152.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
153.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
154.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
155.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
156.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
