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Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
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When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
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What role of a jury in a court is?
4.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
5.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
6.
Power to put the laws into practice is known as
7.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
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Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
10.
Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
11.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
12.
Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
13.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
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In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
15.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
16.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
17.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
18.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
19.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
20.
The AEC is independent of the government
21.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
22.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
23.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
24.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
25.
How many senators are elected from each state?
26.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
27.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
28.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
29.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
30.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
31.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
32.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
33.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
35.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
36.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
37.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
38.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
39.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
40.
Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
41.
The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
42.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
43.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
44.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
45.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
46.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
47.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
48.
What does the term ATO stand for?
49.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
51.
How does a Bill become a law?
52.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
53.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
54.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
55.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
58.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
59.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
60.
What does the term AEC stand for?
61.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
64.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
65.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
66.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
67.
What is the system of government in Australia?
68.
Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
69.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
71.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
72.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
73.
National Police in Australia is known as
74.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
75.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
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Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
77.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
78.
Governor-General’s role includes
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Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
80.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
81.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
82.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
83.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
84.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
85.
What are the different types of local government areas?
86.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
87.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
88.
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
89.
Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
90.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
91.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
92.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
93.
How is Australia divided for elections?
94.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
95.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
96.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
97.
What is the role of members of the Senate?
98.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
99.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
100.
Public transport is the responsibility of
101.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
102.
Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
103.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
104.
Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
105.
Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
106.
What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
107.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
108.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
110.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
111.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
112.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
113.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
114.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
115.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
116.
Who is responsible for schools?
117.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
118.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
119.
Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
120.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
121.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
122.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
123.
Who is the head of the local council?
124.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
125.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
126.
In Australia, who has legislative power?
127.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
128.
The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
129.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
130.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
131.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
132.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
133.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
134.
Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
135.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
136.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
137.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
138.
In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
139.
Who is responsible for social planning?
140.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
142.
Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
143.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
144.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
145.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
146.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
147.
Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
148.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
149.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
150.
Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
151.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
152.
In state government, who is the head of the government?
153.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
154.
Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
155.
In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
156.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
157.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
