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Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
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How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
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Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
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The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
6.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
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Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
8.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
9.
National Police in Australia is known as
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Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
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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 is responsible for schools?
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Who is the head of the local council?
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How does a Bill become a law?
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Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
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Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
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Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
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Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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In territory government, who is the head of the government?
20.
What role of a jury in a court is?
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Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
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Governor-General’s role includes
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What change happened in Australia in 1967?
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Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
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The AEC is independent of the government
26.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
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What is the role of members of the Senate?
28.
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?
30.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
31.
The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
32.
Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
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Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
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Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
35.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
36.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
37.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
38.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
39.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
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Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
41.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
42.
What are the different types of local government areas?
43.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
44.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
45.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
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How many senators are elected from each territory?
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
49.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
50.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
51.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
52.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
53.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
54.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
55.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
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Power to put the laws into practice is known as
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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Who is responsible for social planning?
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
60.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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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 House of Review?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
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In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
65.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
66.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
67.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
68.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
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Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
70.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
71.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
72.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
73.
Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
74.
Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
75.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
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Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
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Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
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Which of the following is considered unlawful?
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Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
80.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
81.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
82.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
83.
In Australia, who has legislative power?
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What is another name for the House of Representatives?
85.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
86.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
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The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
88.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
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In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
90.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
91.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
92.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
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Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
94.
How is Australia divided for elections?
95.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
96.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
97.
Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
98.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
99.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
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Who has a role in protecting life and property?
101.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
102.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
103.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
104.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
105.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
106.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
107.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
108.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
109.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
110.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
111.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
112.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
113.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
115.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
117.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
118.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
119.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
120.
Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
121.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
122.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
123.
The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
124.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
125.
Public transport is the responsibility of
126.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
127.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
128.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
129.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
130.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
131.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
132.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
133.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
134.
What is the system of government in Australia?
135.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
136.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
137.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
138.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
139.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
140.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
141.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
142.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
143.
How many senators are elected from each state?
144.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
145.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
146.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
147.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
148.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
149.
What does the term AEC stand for?
150.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
151.
What does the term ATO stand for?
152.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
153.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
154.
Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
156.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
157.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
