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- 1. Multiple Choice
Is the set of rules by which Australia is governed. It came into effect on 1 January 1901, as part of an Act of the British Parliament.
Constitution
House of Representatives
Democracy
Statutes
- 2. Multiple Choice
A system of voting whereby the voter indicates his order of preference for each other candidates listed on the ballot.
Proportional voting
Speaker
Preferential voting
Election
- 3. Multiple Choice
Is green, has 151 members and government is formed.
Senate
House of Representatives
Bicameral
Upper house
- 4. Multiple Choice
It consists of 76 senators, twelve from each of the six states and two from each of the mainland territories. It shares the power to make laws and is known as a House of review.
House of Representatives
Bicameral
Consitution
Senate
- 5. Multiple Choice
The leader of the party that forms the government in the House of Representatives.
Prime Minister
Governor
Governor General
Premier
- 6. Multiple Choice
How many levels of Government are there in Australia
2
5
4
3
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are local government responsibilities?
Taxation, immigration, military, currency.
Rubbish collection, road signs, local roads, libraries.
Main roads, schools, hospitals, police.
- 8. Multiple Choice
State Government responsibilities
Main roads, schools, hospitals, police.
Taxation, immigration, military, currency.
Rubbish collection, road signs, local roads, libraries.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Federal Government responsibilities are
Rubbish collection, road signs, local roads, libraries.
Taxation, immigration, military, currency.
Main roads, schools, hospitals, police.
- 10. Multiple Choice
The representative of the Queen in Australia at the federal level.
The Speaker
Governor
Governor General
Prime Minister
- 11. Multiple Choice
A geographical division or area from which Members of Parliament are elected.
Electorate
Cabinet
Region
Suburb
- 12. Multiple Choice
The act of making or enacting laws. AKA as parliament made law
Statute
Act
Legislation
All of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice
Having two houses of Parliament. For example the Federal Parliament has the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the Senate (Upper House) is known as BICAMERAL
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT an example of democracy?
Freedom
Secret Ballot
Voting
Racism
- 15. Multiple Choice
What does Cabinet (politically) mean?
A cupboard to store clothes in.
The key group of decision-makers in executive government, consisting of the Prime Minister and top-level ministers.
A geographical area represented by a member of parliament, also referred to as a seat.
A symbol of authority of the House of Representatives and the speaker. Carried by the Sergeant at Arms and is placed on the centre table.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which house does a Minister sit?
Upper House
Lower House
- 17. Multiple Choice
A member of parliament who is a minister or a shadow minister who has a portfolio.
Frontbencher
Back Bencher
Speaker
Sergeant at Arms
- 18. Multiple Choice
A member of parliament who does not control a portfolio and sits behind the front bench
Sergeant at arms
Backbencher
Front bencher
The president of the Senate
- 19. Multiple Choice
An assembly of elected law-making representatives; the Australian Parliament consists of the Queen (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Bicameral
Westminster
Parliament
Mace
- 20. Multiple Choice
A political party formed to represent the interests of ordinary working people.
Labor Party
Liberal Party
The Greens
The Nationals
- 21. Multiple Choice
A political party advocating economic liberal policies and social conservatism.
The Nationals
Australian Labor Party
The Greens
Liberal Party
- 22. Fill in the Blank
The joining together of two or more political parties to create a bigger group and strengthen their position is known as a ___________.
- 23. Multiple Choice
A national vote to consider a change to the Australian Constitution.
Secret ballot
Vote
Referendum
- 24. Fill in the Blank
The seats in either chamber occupied by minor parties and/or Independents is called the ______________.
- 25. Fill in the Blank
The _______________ system of the Australian political system is derived from the British. What is it called?
- 26. Multiple Choice
A symbol of authority of the House of Representatives and the speaker. Carried by the Sergeant at Arms and is placed on the centre table.
Sergeant at arms
Mace
Hansard
Hansard reporter
- 27. Multiple Choice
Is the principle office bearer in the House of Representatives and ensures all members obey the rules and follow correct procedure.
Speaker
President
Governor
Prime Minister
- 28. Fill in the Blank
Every session of parliament is recorded and can be viewed by the public. This is known as ____________?
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