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Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
3.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
4.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
5.
Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
6.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
7.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
8.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
9.
The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
10.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
11.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
12.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
13.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
14.
In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
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Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
16.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
17.
Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
18.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
19.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
20.
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
21.
How does a Bill become a law?
22.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
23.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
24.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
25.
How many senators are elected from each state?
26.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
27.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
28.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
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Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
30.
Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
31.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
32.
What role of a jury in a court is?
33.
Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
34.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
35.
National Police in Australia is known as
36.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
37.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
38.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
39.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
40.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
41.
What are the different types of local government areas?
42.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
43.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
44.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
45.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
46.
What is the role of members of the Senate?
47.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
48.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
49.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
50.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
51.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
52.
The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
53.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
54.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
56.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
57.
Who is responsible for schools?
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Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
59.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
60.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
61.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
63.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
64.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
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The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
66.
Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
67.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
68.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
69.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
70.
Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
71.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
72.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
73.
Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
74.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
75.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
76.
Who is the head of the local council?
77.
What does the term ATO stand for?
78.
Power to put the laws into practice is known as
79.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
80.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
81.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
82.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
83.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
84.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
85.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
86.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
87.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
88.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
89.
The AEC is independent of the government
90.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
91.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
92.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
93.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
94.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
95.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
96.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
97.
Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
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The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
99.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
100.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
101.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
102.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
103.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
104.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
105.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
106.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
107.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
108.
Governor-General’s role includes
109.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
110.
What does the term AEC stand for?
111.
In Australia, who has legislative power?
112.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
113.
Who is responsible for social planning?
114.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
115.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
116.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
117.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
118.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
119.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
120.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
121.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
122.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
123.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
124.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
125.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
126.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
127.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
128.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
129.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
130.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
131.
Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
132.
What is the system of government in Australia?
133.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
134.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
135.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
136.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
137.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
138.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
139.
Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
140.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
141.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
142.
Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
143.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
144.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
145.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
146.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
147.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
148.
How is Australia divided for elections?
149.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
150.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
151.
What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
152.
Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
153.
Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
154.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
155.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
156.
Public transport is the responsibility of
157.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
