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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is a constitution?
A document that establishes a country as an independent nation.
A foundational document that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Government.
A foundational document that sets out the rules for how a country is run.
A document that creates rules for people to follow.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the below is not outlined in the Australian constitution?
The legal authority of the crown
Responsibilities of Federal and State governments
Role of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Separation of Powers
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who is the head-of-state in Australia?
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The President
The Queen
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does bicameral mean?
A political system that has two branches of government.
A government system that has two chambers of elected representatives.
The constitutional law that divides power between the executive and judiciary.
The process by which a bill becomes a law.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does 'separation of powers' refer to?
The different representatives of the head of state; Queen, Governor-General and Prime Minister
The different branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial
Three different systems of governance
The three levels of government; Federal, State and Local Councils
- 6. Multiple Choice
What makes up the Legislative Branch in the Australian political system?
The Court System, including the High Court of Australia
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Queen and her Australian representative, the Governor-General
- 7. Open Ended
What are the three levels of government?
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the below types of government are responsible for running schools and hospitals in Australia?
Federal Government
State Government
Local Council
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a referendum?
A vote on an issue of national importance.
A national vote to make a change to the constitution.
A vote to change a state or federal law.
A national vote to change head of state in Australia.
- 10. Multiple Choice
From the below list, what are the essential requirements for a referendum to be successful?
More than 50% of electorates vote in favour of change
Referendum is approved by the Queen and Prime Minister
More than 50% of states vote in favour of change
More than 50% of people vote in favour of change
- 11. Fill in the Blank
Australia's legal system is based on the principle of ___________.
- 12. Open Ended
Define the rule of law
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which element below does not contribute to the right to a fair trial?
A trial where the accused must prove their innocence.
A trial held before an independent judge.
A trial held before an unbiased jury.
A trial where the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the below principles help to ensure justice in Australia's legal system?
Presumption of Innocence
Preferential treatment for minors
Right to parole
Right to a fair trial
- 15. Multiple Choice
Select the correct definition of the right to legal representation.
When being accused of a crime, all citizens have the right to the represent themselves in court.
When in court, you are allowed a lawyer to represent you if you can afford one.
When being accused of a crime, your lawyer must inform police if you admit to committing the crime.
When being accused of a crime, everyone has a right to a lawyer and legal counsel.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Select the correct definition of multiculturalism.
A nation whose citizens speak a number of different languages.
A society which ensures that everyone living in the country has the right to vote.
A nation that accepts all arrivals from overseas, regardless of background.
A society in which a number of cultural backgrounds exits harmoniously within a country.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Select the correct definition of a 'secular nation' from the options below.
A secular nation prioritises one religion above all others.
A secular nation is one that keeps politics and religion separate.
A secular nation is one that keeps government and religion separate.
A secular nation bans religion.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the Australian constitution say about the practice of religion in Australia?
The government will not promote or prioritize any one religion over others.
That individuals or religious groups cannot push their religion onto other people.
The government cannot restrict peoples' religious beliefs and practices.
That religious institutions groups must allow for freedom of religious expression.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the below are named in the Australian values statement that visa applicants are required to sign?
Freedom of speech
Equality
Freedom of the individual
Allegiance to the nation
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