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Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
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What does the term ATO stand for?
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What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
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In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
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Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
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Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
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Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
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Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
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Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
12.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
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What is another name of the Australian National Government?
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How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
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What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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What is the role of members of the Senate?
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
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How does a Bill become a law?
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When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
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Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
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Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
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In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
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Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
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Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
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National Police in Australia is known as
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What is another name for the House of Reviews?
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Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
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What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
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The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
34.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
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In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
36.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
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Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
38.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
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The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
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What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
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Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
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Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
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Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
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Public transport is the responsibility of
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The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
46.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
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Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
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What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
53.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
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Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
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How many senators are elected from each territory?
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The AEC is independent of the government
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Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
59.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
60.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
61.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
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In Australia, who has legislative power?
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In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
64.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
65.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
66.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
67.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
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Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
69.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
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How many members are elected to the people’s House?
71.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
72.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
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Power to put the laws into practice is known as
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Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
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Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
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Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
77.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
78.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
79.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
80.
Who is the head of the local council?
81.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
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In Australia, who has Executive power?
83.
Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
84.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
85.
Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
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When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
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In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
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Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
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Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
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Who has a role in protecting life and property?
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The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
92.
Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
93.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
94.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
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In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
96.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
97.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
98.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
100.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
101.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
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Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
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What does the term AEC stand for?
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
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Power to make laws in Australia is known as
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How is Australia divided for elections?
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How many senators are elected from each state?
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Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
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Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
110.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
111.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
112.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
113.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
114.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
116.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
117.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
118.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
119.
Who is responsible for schools?
120.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
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Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
122.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
123.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
124.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
125.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
126.
Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
127.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
128.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
129.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
130.
What is the system of government in Australia?
131.
The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
132.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
133.
Governor-General’s role includes
135.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
136.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
137.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
138.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
139.
Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
140.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
141.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
142.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
143.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
144.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
145.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
146.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
147.
Who is responsible for social planning?
148.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
149.
What role of a jury in a court is?
150.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
151.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
152.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
153.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
154.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
155.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
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What are the different types of local government areas?
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What change happened in Australia in 1967?
