Y9 Civics - Australian Government

How old do you have to be to be able to vote in Australia?

• 18

• 16

• 20

• 14

Which of our 2 houses of Federal Parliament is known as the House of Review?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How many MPs are there in the House of Representatives?

• 151

• 150

• 152

• 153

Which of our 2 houses of Federal Parliament is known as the People's House?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

How many Senators are there in the Senate?

• 76

• 59

• 68

• 82

The House of Representatives is elected every ... years.

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 5

Senators are elected to serve a ... year term.

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 5

When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1st January 1901

• 26th January 1900

• 25th April 1915

• 30th May 1908

Who is Australia's current Prime Minister?

• Scott Morrison

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Tony Abbott

• Bill Shorten

What type of government is it when a country is ruled by a King or Queen?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship