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In state government, who is the head of the government?
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In the Australian constitution, the power of government is divided into?
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about laws in Australia?
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What is the role of members of the Senate?
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How is Australia divided for elections?
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How can a referendum change the Australian constitution?
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The Australian parliamentary democracy system is founded on
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What happens to the Bill presented in the Australian Parliament?
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Which one is TRUE regarding "independents" in Australia?
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What type of Monarchy is in Australia?
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Governor-General’s role includes
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Who approves the appointment of Ministers?
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The community and the police have a good relationship in Australia.
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Who is responsible for postal services in Australia?
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What does the term AEC stand for?
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Who is responsible for the drainage system in Australia?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the executive team in Australia?
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Which Commonwealth agency is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
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Which government is responsible for managing roads and railways?
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In Australia, who has legislative power?
22.
Food inspection is the responsibility of
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Who is the King’s representative in Australia?
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How does a Bill become a law?
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Who is responsible for schools?
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In a referendum, what does a double majority mean?
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Which branch of government can put laws into practice?
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Is it illegal to have a sexual relationship with children or young people in Australia?
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Which government looks after street signs in Australia?
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The Australian government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
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Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
32.
In territory government, who is the head of the government?
33.
What change happened in Australia in 1967?
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Who decides if the law is broken and decides on the penalty for it?
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Who is the King’s representative in each of the states?
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Who can put the laws into practice in Australia?
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Power to make laws in Australia is known as
39.
Who is the king’s representative in each state of Australia?
40.
Local environmental issues are the responsibility of ____
41.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about AFP?
42.
Wearing seatbelts are mandatory for everyone travelling in a car
43.
The Australian government is responsible for “Immigration and citizenship”?
44.
The essential decision-making body of the Australian Government is known as
45.
Who has a role in protecting life and property?
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Who is Australia’s Head of State under the constitution?
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The local government is responsible for local roads, bridges etc.
48.
National Police in Australia is known as
49.
An approved car seat is NOT mandatory for babies and young children
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Who is the highest authority in Australian Courts?
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The Australian government can be formed if the party or coalition has a majority in _____
52.
In Australia, who has jurisdiction over foreign affairs (relations with other countries)?
53.
What does the term ATO stand for?
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What change was made to the Australian constitution in 1967?
55.
Which Commonwealth agency maintains the electoral roll?
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Who elects the representative for the Australian parliament?
57.
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services in Australia?
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Who is responsible for defence 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 social planning?
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In Australia, who has jurisdiction over child care and aged care centres?
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Who sign’s the bills passed by the Australian Parliament?
63.
The Australian constitution was initially passed as part of ____________?
64.
Who is responsible for caravan parks in Australia?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is
66.
Who is responsible for Taxation in Australia?
67.
Legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian Government is known as __________
68.
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
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Who is responsible for traffic controls in Australia?
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Power to put the laws into practice is known as
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Once the majority of members in each house of parliament agree on a Bill, it goes to ___
72.
Who is responsible for animal control in Australia?
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What is another name for the House of Reviews?
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Which one is a TRUE statement regarding opposition?
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Elected representative of the state or territory in the Australian parliament is known as
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Which kind of structure did the six Australian colonies follow before 1901?
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Court can decide to use Jury in some cases
78.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Police?
79.
How many senators are elected from each territory?
80.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about the Australian court system?
81.
What does the acronym “AFP” stand for?
82.
How many senators are elected to the Upper house or Senate?
83.
Which following is responsible for applying and interpreting Australia's laws?
84.
Who has the empowerment to alter or modify the laws of the Australian Territory?
85.
Which of the following is a TURE statement about Australian courts?
86.
What is another name for the House of Representatives?
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When did the six Australian colonies formally unify as the Commonwealth of Australia?
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What is meant by constitutional monarchy?
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The party leader with a Majority in the House of Representatives becomes?
90.
In Australia, who has Executive power?
91.
Which of the following is TRUE for the Australian Political party?
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Who proposes new laws or variations to the existing laws?
93.
In Australia, a court judgement is based on?
94.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?
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What are the names of houses in the Commonwealth Parliament in Australia?
96.
Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?
97.
Social security (Pensions and family support) is the responsibility of
98.
Who is the head of the local council?
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Australian Federal Police is responsible for police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
100.
What is another name for the leader of the municipal council?
101.
The AEC is independent of the government
102.
Public transport is the responsibility of
103.
What happens if you do not vote in an election?
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Who recommends members of parliament to become Ministers?
105.
How do people vote in Australian Elections?
106.
What is the system of government in Australia?
107.
Why is the government power divided into three powers (legislative, executive and judicial) in the Australian Constitution?
108.
Who is the king’s representative in the Northern Territory?
109.
How many members are elected to the people’s House?
110.
Who should Australian citizens raise their concerns about government policy?
111.
Breaking traffic laws can result in fines or imprisonment
112.
How many senators are elected from each state?
113.
Who is responsible for applying the laws in Australia?
114.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
115.
What is another name of the Australian National Government?
116.
Primarily, the Australian government is responsible for forestry
117.
Do Australians ever vote in referendums?
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Who is responsible for providing “employment assistance”?
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Is Australia a constitutional monarchy?
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Who is responsible for providing parks and playgrounds?
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Which one aligns best with the definition of a political party?
122.
In Australia, it’s a crime to bribe the police.
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Which country did the colonies in Australia belong to?
124.
What did the six separate Australian colonies follow before 1901?
125.
Which branch of government can interpret and apply laws?
126.
How many senators are elected to the House of Review?
127.
Which of the following is TRUE about voting?
128.
Local libraries and community centre’s responsibility is with _______
129.
Which government looks after immigration and citizenship in Australia?
130.
In Australia, state and territory government is responsible for forestry
131.
When did the idea of one Australian nation become a reality?
132.
Who is responsible for rubbish collection?
133.
Can the federal or state government remove a judge if it disagrees with their decisions?
134.
Is it lawful to possess illegal drugs in Australia?
135.
Who has the right to be presented by a lawyer in court?
136.
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the Cabinet?
137.
Airports and air safety are the responsibility of
138.
In a trial, who decides on the penalty for a guilty person?
139.
Which one is NOT a political party in Australia?
140.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding parliament and Constitution?
141.
Who has the authority to make or alter laws in Australia?
142.
Which of the following is considered unlawful?
143.
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives or Lower House?
144.
Which one is the TRUE statement regarding freedom in Australia?
145.
How is Bill approved in parliament before it goes to the Governor-General?
146.
What role of a jury in a court is?
147.
How many states and territories are in Australia?
148.
Elected representative of the people in the Australian or a state parliament is known as
149.
The King has no day-to-day role in the Australian Government
150.
What are the different types of local government areas?
151.
Police is the primary responsibility of __________
152.
Who is responsible for building permits in Australia?
153.
The party leader with the second most prominent members in the House of Representatives becomes?
154.
What is the role of members of the House of Representatives?
155.
Who approves the appointments of federal judges?
156.
Who is responsible for trade and commerce in Australia?
157.
Who is responsible for the communication network in Australia?
