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Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
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Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
3.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
4.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
5.
Who is responsible for schools?
6.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
8.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
9.
What are the different types of local government areas?
10.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
11.
Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
12.
The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
13.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
14.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
15.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
16.
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
17.
What role of a jury in a court is?
18.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
19.
National Police in Australia is known as
20.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
21.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
22.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
23.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
24.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
25.
Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
26.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
27.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
28.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
29.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
30.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
31.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
32.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
33.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
34.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
35.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
36.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
37.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
38.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
39.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
40.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
41.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
42.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
43.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
44.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
45.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
46.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
47.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
48.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
49.
Public transport is the responsibility of
50.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
51.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
52.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
53.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
54.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
55.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
56.
The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
57.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
58.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
59.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
60.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
61.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
62.
How many senators are elected from each state?
63.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
64.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
65.
Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
66.
Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
67.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
68.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
69.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
70.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
71.
What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
72.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
73.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
74.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
76.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
77.
In Australia, who has legislative power?
78.
Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
79.
What is the role of members of the Senate?
80.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
81.
Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
82.
Governor-General’s role includes
83.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
84.
What does the term AEC stand for?
85.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
86.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
87.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
88.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
89.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
90.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
91.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
92.
Power to put the laws into practice is known as
93.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
94.
How does a Bill become a law?
95.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
96.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
97.
Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
98.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
99.
Who is responsible for social planning?
100.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
101.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
102.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
103.
What does the term ATO stand for?
104.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
105.
Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
106.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
107.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
108.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
109.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
110.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
111.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
112.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
113.
In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
114.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
115.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
116.
The AEC is independent of the government
117.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
118.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
119.
How is Australia divided for elections?
120.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
121.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
122.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
123.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
124.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
125.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
126.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
127.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
128.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
129.
Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
130.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
131.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
132.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
133.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
134.
Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
135.
Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
136.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
137.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
138.
Who is the head of the local council?
139.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
140.
Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
141.
Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
142.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
143.
What is the system of government in Australia?
144.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
145.
Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
146.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
147.
Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
148.
Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
149.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
150.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
151.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
152.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
153.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
154.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
155.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
156.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
157.
The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
