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- 1. Multiple Choice
Is voting compulsory in Australia?
Yes
No
- 2. Multiple Choice
Where is Parliament House located in Australia?
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
Sydney
- 3. Multiple Choice
Australia's government is a representative democracy.
What does this mean?
A government in which one person rules with total power.
A form of government in which the people have the power to vote and elect representatives and leaders under a free electoral system.
The government is run by a monarch.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is an example of democracy within our school?
Electing school captains
Taking in turns reading aloud.
Electing sports captains
- 5. Fill in the Blank
Australia's three levels of government are Federal, State and....
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Australian parliament is divided into two houses, the upper house and the lower house. These are known as
Local Council
The Senate
State Government
The House of Representatives
- 7. Multiple Choice
The House of Representatives being the lower house of Parliament is recognised by its seats of which colour?
Blue
Green
Red
White
- 8. Fill in the Blank
The upper house of Parliament recognised by it's red seats is called the
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the combined role of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
To campaign for political parties.
To consider passing of new laws and changes to existing laws.
To get people to vote.
To organise upcoming elections.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who in Australia has the right to vote?
Politicians
Only people involved in politics
All citizens over the age of 18.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What are state governments responsible for?
Select all that you think apply.
Parks, gardens and roads
Hospitals and Schools
Community Services
Emergency Services
- 12. Multiple Choice
A democratic government allows for which of these...
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression and religious beliefs
- 13. Multiple Choice
What does the Australian Electoral Commission do?
Passes new laws.
Ensure elections are open, free and fair.
Organise political campaigns.
- 14. Multiple Choice
How do we make sure elections reflect democratic values?
Having set election dates, that ensure officials must be re-elected to stay in power.
By running voting centers at schools.
By ensuring all citizens are given the opportunity to vote, regardless of gender, race or financial status.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which service does the Federal Government NOT provide?
The Defence force
Tax collection
Foreign affairs
Local Police
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who has to approve a bill to make it a law?
Prime minister, Queen, House committee.
Senate, Queen, Government
House of Representatives, Senate, Governor General
- 17. Multiple Choice
The area that a member of the House of Representatives represents is called?
Seat
State
Division
Electorate
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who is the current Australian Prime Minister?
Tony abbott
Scott Morrison
Dan Andrews
Malcolm Turnbull
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the role of the governor general in Australia?
To help the prime minister
Represents the Queen in Australia
Acts as chief executive of Government
The leader of the senate
- 20. Multiple Choice
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
2
151
20
99
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