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Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
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What is the role of members of the Senate?
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Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
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What are the different types of local government areas?
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What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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In Australia, who has legislative power?
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
10.
The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
11.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
12.
Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
14.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
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Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
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In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
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Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
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In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
21.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
22.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
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Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
24.
Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
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How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
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In state government, who is the head of the government?
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Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
28.
Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
29.
National Police in Australia is known as
30.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
31.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
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What role of a jury in a court is?
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How many states and territories are in Australia?
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In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
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Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
36.
Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
37.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
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In Australia, who has Executive power?
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Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
40.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
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Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
42.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
43.
What is a proposal for new law or modification of existing law in parliament?
44.
In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
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Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
46.
Power to put the laws into practice is known as
47.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
48.
Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
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Which of the following is considered unlawful?
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Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
51.
Public transport is the responsibility of
52.
Who is responsible for schools?
53.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
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Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
55.
The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
56.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
57.
Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
58.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
59.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
60.
Who is responsible for social planning?
61.
Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
62.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
63.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
64.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
65.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
66.
What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
67.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
68.
How is Australia divided for elections?
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
70.
Who is the head of the local council?
71.
What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
72.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
73.
Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
74.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
75.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
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Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
77.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
78.
Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
79.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
80.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
81.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
82.
Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
83.
Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
84.
Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
85.
How many senators are elected from each state?
86.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
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What does the term AEC stand for?
88.
What is the system of government in Australia?
89.
The AEC is independent of the government
90.
Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
91.
Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
93.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
94.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
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Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
96.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
97.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
98.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
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Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
100.
Power to make laws in Australia is known as
101.
Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
102.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
103.
Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
104.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
105.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
106.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
107.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
108.
The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
109.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
110.
How does a Bill become a law?
111.
What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
112.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
113.
What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
114.
The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
115.
Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
116.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
117.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
118.
Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
119.
Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
120.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
121.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
122.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
123.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
124.
When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
125.
What is another name for the House of Reviews?
126.
How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
127.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
128.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
129.
What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
130.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
131.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
132.
Governor-General’s role includes
133.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
134.
Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
135.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
136.
The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
137.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
138.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
139.
Who is responsible for defence in Australia?
140.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
141.
Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
142.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
143.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
144.
Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
145.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
146.
Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
147.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
148.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
149.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
150.
What does the term ATO stand for?
151.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
152.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
153.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
154.
Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
155.
Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
156.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
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Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
