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