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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
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Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
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What is another name of the Australian National Government?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
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Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
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How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
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What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
9.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
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What does the term AEC stand for?
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The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
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Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
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What role of a jury in a court is?
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What is another name for the House of Representatives?
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Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
18.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
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Power to put the laws into practice is known as
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In Australia, who has legislative power?
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Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Police is the primary responsibility of __________
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Who is responsible for social planning?
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
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Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
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Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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In territory government, who is the head of the government?
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Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
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The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
30.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
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How is Australia divided for elections?
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The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
33.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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Who is responsible for schools?
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Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
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What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
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How do people vote in Australian Elections?
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Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
41.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
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Food inspection is the responsibility of
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The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
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Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
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Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
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How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
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Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
48.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
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Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
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The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
51.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
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Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
53.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people 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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In state government, who is the head of the government?
56.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
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Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
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Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
60.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
61.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
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Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
63.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
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Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
65.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
66.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
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Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
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Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
69.
How many senators are elected from each state?
70.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
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Who has a role in protecting life and property?
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The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
73.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
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Public transport is the responsibility of
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In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
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Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
78.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
79.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
81.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
82.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
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Governor-General’s role includes
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How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
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Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
86.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
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Who is the head of the local council?
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Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
89.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
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Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
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Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
92.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
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Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
94.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
95.
What are the different types of local government areas?
96.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
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The AEC is independent of the government
98.
What is the role of members of the Senate?
99.
National Police in Australia is known as
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Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
101.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
102.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
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What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
104.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
105.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
106.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
107.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
108.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
109.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
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Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
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Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
112.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
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How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
118.
What is the system of government in Australia?
119.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
120.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
122.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
123.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
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Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
125.
Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
126.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
127.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
128.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
129.
Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
130.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
131.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
132.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
133.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
134.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
135.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
136.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
137.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
138.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
139.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
140.
Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
141.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
142.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
143.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
144.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
145.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
146.
How does a Bill become a law?
147.
Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
148.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
149.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
150.
What does the term ATO stand for?
151.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
152.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
153.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
155.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
156.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
157.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
