Citizenship Government and the Law

Question 1

What type of system of government does Australia have?

Accepted Answer

A parliamentary democracy

Answer

Australia is a parliamentary democracy. Elected representatives sit in parliament and make laws on behalf of the people.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The British monarch (the King or Queen)

Answer

Australia's head of state is the reigning British monarch, who is represented in Australia by the Governor-General.

Question 3

Who leads the Australian Government?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

Answer

The Prime Minister leads the Australian Government. The Prime Minister is the leader of the political party (or coalition) with the most support in the House of Representatives.

Question 4

The Australian Parliament is made up of how many houses?

Accepted Answer

Two houses — the House of Representatives and the Senate

Answer

The federal Parliament has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is known as a bicameral parliament.

Question 5

How are laws made in Australia?

Accepted Answer

By being passed through Parliament

Answer

Laws are made by Parliament. A proposed law (a bill) must be passed by both houses of Parliament and given Royal Assent before it becomes law.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Government and the Law