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- Question 1 of 105
1. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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2. Question
What is the significance of 1 January 1901?
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3. Question
Which of the following is the name of the legal document that contains the rules for the government of Australia?
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4. Question
A referendum is:
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5. Question
Which of the following has the power to interpret and apply laws?
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6. Question
What is the role of the Governor-General?
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7. Question
Which of the following statements is true about state government?
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8. Question
The party or coalition of parties that wins the second largest number of votes in an election is called:
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9. Question
The proposal to make a law in parliament is called the:
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10. Question
Which of the following maintains peace and order in Australia?
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11. Question
Voting in Australia is:
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12. Question
What are the names of the two houses of the Commonwealth Parliament?
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13. Question
The constitutional Head of State is:
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14. Question
Who approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers?
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15. Question
Where is the Parliament House of Commonwealth Parliament located?
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16. Question
The Queen’s representative in Australia is:
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17. Question
Which of the following is correct about the Queen’s role?
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18. Question
What is “Executive power” in the Australian Constitution?
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19. Question
What is the state and territory governments responsible for?
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20. Question
The leader of the Australian Government is:
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21. Question
In what year did the Australian Constitution take effect?
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22. Question
Who is responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums?
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23. Question
The Governor-General is appointed by:
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24. Question
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Federal Government?
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25. Question
Who is responsible for immigration and citizenship in Australia?
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26. Question
The leader of a territory government is called the:
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27. Question
Which of the following is the role of the Council of Australian Government?
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28. Question
Which of the following statement is true?
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29. Question
Who is considered to be above the law?
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30. Question
The rules about roads and traffic in Australia are controlled by:
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31. Question
You must get a license from the ______ in order to use a gun in Australia.
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32. Question
The role of ministers in the Australian Government is to:
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33. Question
Australia is divided into:
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34. Question
The judges and magistrates are appointed by:
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35. Question
What is needed for the Australian Constitution to be changed in a referendum?
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36. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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37. Question
A jury:
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38. Question
Can the government take away the judge’s job if it disagrees with the decision that judge makes?
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39. Question
The name given to the newly formed federation of states in 1901 was:
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40. Question
The Prime Minister announces ___________________ on the eve of Australia Day.
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41. Question
What is the principal decision-making body of the Australian Government called?
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42. Question
How many Members of Parliament are elected to the House of Representatives?
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43. Question
Violence towards another person is:
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44. Question
Laws:
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45. Question
______ Senators are elected to the Senate from each state?
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46. Question
Voting in local government elections is:
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47. Question
Every state and territory of Australia:
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48. Question
Each of the states and territories has:
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49. Question
The Cabinet is made up of:
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50. Question
_____________ can tell a magistrate what to decide in an Australian court.
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51. Question
Which of the following is the leader of the Australian Government?
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52. Question
Who is the representative for the Queen in each state?
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53. Question
______________ is responsible for local roads in Australia.
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54. Question
Jury members are chosen:
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55. Question
The Australian court bases its decision on:
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56. Question
ATO stand for:
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57. Question
It is illegal to:
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58. Question
Which of the following best describes Royal Assent?
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59. Question
Which of the following can apply Australian laws?
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60. Question
The power of government is controlled by:
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61. Question
The leader of a local council is called:
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62. Question
Which of the following laws is legal in Australia?
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63. Question
_______________ is the highest authority in Australian courts.
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64. Question
It is _________ to bribe a police officer.
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65. Question
Which of the following maintains peace and order in Australia?
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66. Question
If you break the traffic laws, you could be:
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67. Question
________________ belong to a political party
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68. Question
The function of the Australian Constitution is to:
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69. Question
The role of the Governor-General is to:
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70. Question
New laws or amendments to the laws are proposed by:
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71. Question
Everyone must wear ______ when travelling in a car in Australia.
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72. Question
Who can seek election to parliament in Australia?
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73. Question
Do Australians vote in referendums?
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74. Question
A Bill is:
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75. Question
The Parliament answers to _____________ for their decisions.
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76. Question
Which of the following has the power to make national laws that govern Australia?
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77. Question
When Australian citizens have concerns, with whom should they raise matters to?
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78. Question
If Australians break the law, they get arrested by:
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79. Question
Each state has:
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80. Question
During a trial in Australia, whose responsibility is it to explain the law to the jury?
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81. Question
What is the Cabinet?
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82. Question
Which of the following is responsible for schools in Australia?
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83. Question
The House of Representatives:
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84. Question
Who may be called for jury service?
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85. Question
In Australian politics, Independent is:
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86. Question
Representatives for state and territory governments are chosen by:
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87. Question
_____________ approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers.
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88. Question
_______ monarchy exists in Australia.
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89. Question
Which of the following is an example of a serious crime in Australia?
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90. Question
Each Australian citizen can vote for ____ representative(s) to represent them in the House of Representatives?
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91. Question
A representative in the House of Representatives is called:
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92. Question
The Administrator in the Northern Territory is appointed by:
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93. Question
Australian courts are:
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94. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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95. Question
Who has the right to be protected by Australia’s laws?
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96. Question
When can citizens seek help from their local police?
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97. Question
Which of the following is legal in Australia?
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98. Question
The purpose of the jury system is to:
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99. Question
The state and territory governments are based in:
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100. Question
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding Australian legal system?
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101. Question
Who chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers of the Australian Government?
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102. Question
Police can ________ if they believe someone has broken the law.
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103. Question
The responsibility of an Australian political party is to:
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104. Question
Another name for the Senate is:
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105. Question
Who has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court?
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