Citizenship Government and the Law

Question 1

What type of system of government does Australia have?

Accepted Answer

A parliamentary democracy

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An absolute monarchy

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A military dictatorship

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A one-party state

Question 2

Who is Australia's head of state, represented by the Governor-General?

Accepted Answer

The British monarch (the King or Queen)

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The Prime Minister

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The Chief Justice

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The President

Question 3

Who leads the Australian Government?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

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The Governor-General

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The Lord Mayor

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The Chief of the Army

Question 4

The Australian Parliament is made up of how many houses?

Accepted Answer

Two houses — the House of Representatives and the Senate

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One house

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Three houses

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Four houses

Question 5

How are laws made in Australia?

Accepted Answer

By being passed through Parliament

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By the Prime Minister alone

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By the monarch in Britain

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By the police

Question 6

Australia has three levels of government. Which of the following is one of them?

Accepted Answer

Local government (councils)

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Tribal government

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Royal government

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Corporate government

Question 7

Who interprets and applies the law in Australia and settles legal disputes?

Accepted Answer

The courts and judges

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Members of Parliament

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Local councillors

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Newspaper editors

Question 8

What is the Constitution of Australia?

Accepted Answer

The set of rules by which Australia is governed

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A list of tourist attractions

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A history textbook

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A national song