Citizenship Parliament and Elections 2

Question 1

Is voting compulsory for eligible Australian citizens in federal elections?

Accepted Answer

Yes, voting is compulsory

Answer

Voting is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens aged 18 and over in federal elections, and failure to vote without a valid reason can result in a fine.

Question 2

What type of voting system is used to elect members of the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

Preferential voting

Answer

Australia uses preferential voting for the House of Representatives, where voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one.

Question 3

At what minimum age can Australian citizens vote in federal elections?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

Australian citizens must be at least 18 years old and enrolled on the electoral roll to vote in federal elections.

Question 4

Which independent body is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)

Answer

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is the independent federal agency responsible for conducting federal elections, by-elections, and referendums.

Question 5

What does preferential voting allow voters to do?

Accepted Answer

Rank candidates in order of preference

Answer

Preferential voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, so that if no candidate wins an outright majority, preferences are distributed until one does.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Parliament and Elections 2