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