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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does "FEDERATION" mean?When people meet as a group.Joining together of a states or colonies to form a nation.Something that means you put things together.A type of money
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a constitution?A system of government in which people have power to elect a leaderA written document determining the share of pizza students getA set of rules determining how a country is governedA type of monarchy
- 3. Multiple Choice
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
1st January 1901
26th January 1900
25th April 1915
30th May 1908
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Canberra chosen as the capital city?Because Parliament house was already built in Canberra.Sydney and Melbourne both wanted to be the capital so they picked a place in the middle.It was closest to the middle of all the States and Territories.Because it has lovely weather and is close to the snow.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What type of government is it when there is no government?
Anarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
- 6. Multiple Choice
What type of government is it when a country is ruled by a King or Queen?
Monarchy
Republic
Anarchy
Dictatorship
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the role of the governor-general in Australia?Represents the Queen in Australiaacts as the chief executive of governmentwaits for recommendations from the prime ministerthe leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament
- 8. Multiple Choice
What type of government is it when people can freely vote for their government?
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
- 9. Multiple Choice
Australia has its own constitution, but the British monarch (Queen) serves as ceremonial Head of State. This makes Australia a
Communist dictatorship
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Presidential democracy
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWho has the most political power in Australia's governmentQueenGovernor GeneralPrime MinisterPresident
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat responsibility is required by law for Australians over the age of 18?marriagevotingmilitary serviceattending college
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the Upper House of Federal Parliament?
Senate
House of Representatives
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the Lower House of Federal Parliament?
Senate
House of Representatives
Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
- 14. Multiple Choice
What colour is associated with the House of Representatives?
Green
Red
Blue
Yellow
- 15. Multiple ChoiceName the three levels of government in Australia.local, state and federalstate, federal and monarchyfederal, provincial, ruralcounty, state, regional
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