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