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What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
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In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
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Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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What does the term AEC stand for?
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Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
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Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
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Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
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Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
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Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
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Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
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Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
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Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
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Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
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Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
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The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
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How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
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In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
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What is another name for the House of Representatives?
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Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
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Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
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Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
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In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
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The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
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Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
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When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
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Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
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Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
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Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
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In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
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Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
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Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
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What role of a jury in a court is?
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What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
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Who is responsible for social planning?
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Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
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The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
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How do people vote in Australian Elections?
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Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
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Public transport is the responsibility of
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How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
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Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
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Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
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How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
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Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
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What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
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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 is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
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In territory government, who is the head of the government?
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Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
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National Police in Australia is known as
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
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What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
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In state government, who is the head of the government?
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What is another name of the Australian National Government?
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Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
65.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
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Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
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When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
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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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In Australia, who has legislative power?
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Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
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Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
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The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
73.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
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An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
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How many states and territories are in Australia?
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Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
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Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
80.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
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How many senators are elected from each territory?
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Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
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Who has a role in protecting life and property?
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In Australia, state and territory 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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How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
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In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
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What is another name for the House of Reviews?
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What are the different types of local government areas?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
92.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
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How is Australia divided for elections?
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Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
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Who is responsible for schools?
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How many senators are elected from each state?
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Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
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In Australia, who has Executive power?
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What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Power to put the laws into practice is known as
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How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
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Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
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What is the role of members of the Senate?
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How many members are elected to the people’s House?
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The AEC is independent of the government
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In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
108.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
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Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
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Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
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Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
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Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
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Governor-General’s role includes
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Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
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What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
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Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
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Police is the primary responsibility of __________
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Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
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The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
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Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
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What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
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The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
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Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
127.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
128.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
129.
How does a Bill become a law?
130.
Who is the head of the local council?
131.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
132.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
133.
What is the system of government in Australia?
134.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
135.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
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What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
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Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
138.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
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The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
140.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
142.
What does the term ATO stand for?
143.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
144.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
145.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
146.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
147.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
148.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
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Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
150.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
151.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
152.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
153.
Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
154.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
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Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
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Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
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Food inspection is the responsibility of
