Australia Government & Economics

Australia's government is modeled after the

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• United States

• Brazil

How is the leader chosen in a parliamentary democracy?

• by the people

• by the monarch

• by the courts

• by the parliament

Which position is the head (leader) of government of Australia?

• Lord

• President

• Queen/King

• Prime Minister

Which term BEST describes Australia's form of government?

• Direct Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Republican Autocracy

• Absolute Monarchy

Which position is the "head of state" of Australia?

• Queen

• Prime Minister

• President

• Lord

The electoral system of Australia enforces "compulsory voting" which means that

• all citizens are required to vote

• voting for the president is not allowed

• citizens may choose whether or not to vote

• citizens can only vote for one of two political parties

In Australia, which activity is a duty required of all citizens?

• going to work

• learning to drive

• recycle paper and plastic

• voting in elections

Represents the Queen in Australia.

• Lord

• Governor-General

• President

• Prime Minister

What type of economy do most countries in the world have?

• Market economy
• Command economy
• Traditional economy
• Mixed economy

What type of economy does Australia have?

• traditional
• command
• mixed market
• pure market