Australian Government

Which describes the government of Australia?

• confederate government
• federal government
• unitary government
• autocratic government

Which has the most power in the Australian government?

• the constitution
• the people of Australia
• the Queen
• the High Court of Australia

Which statement best describes an oligarchy?

• A dictator holds all political power
• The judicial branch shares power with the legislature
• A small group runs the government
• The citizens vote on the leader of the country

What is the role of the governor-general in Australia?

• Represents the Queen in Australia
• acts as the chief executive of government
• waits for recommendations from the prime minister
• the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament

Which BEST describes a result of British colonization of Australia?

• Australia is an old-fashioned country that is governed by the Queen of Great Britain
• Australia is an old-fashioned country that is very dependent on Great Britain
• Australia is a modern, independent country, which is dependent on Great Britain
• Australia is a modern, independent country, but it still has a few ties with Great Britain

Australia has a prime minister that is elected through the legislature. This means that Australia has a

• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy
• autocratic democracy
• direct democracy

What do these phrases explain?
* signs bills into law
* commander-in-chief for the military
* acts as head of state
* approves the governor-general

• duties of the Queen in Australia
• duties of the Governor General
• duties of the High Court
• duties of Parliament

What responsibility is required by law for Australians over the age of 18?

• marriage
• voting
• military service
• attending college

Australian citizens do not directly vote any of the following people into office EXCEPT

• the governor-general
• the monarch (Queen)
• the prime minister
• a member of Parliament

Who has the most political power in Australia's government

• Queen
• Governor General
• Prime Minister
• President