Australian Civics II

When a bill's title is first read in the chamber it is called...

• the first reading

• the second reading

• the third reading

• the title reading

The stage in which the bill's details are presented to the chamber is called...

• The first reading

• The second reading

• The third reading

• The title reading

Criminal law...

• is a set of rules

• is designed to regulate behaviour

• is enforced by government agencies e.g. police

• has consequences for non-compliance

In Queensland a minister may seek the approval of _________ before having a bill drawn up.

• The Premier

• The state Cabinet

• The Governor

• The Prime Minister

Which protest actions are protected by law?

• Creating lobby groups

• Writing letters

• Creating / signing petitions

• Blocking traffic

To be a stakeholder you need to...

• be affected by an issue

• be an Australian citizen

• be over 18 years of age

• represent people/places/things affected by an issue

In Queensland, the person who signs an act into law is...

• The Premier

• A Member of Parliament

• The Governor

• The Governor-General

What can supersede a precedent?

• Precedents can't be superseded

• A precedent from an international court

• A precedent from a higher court

• An Act of Parliament

What is a proposed law called?

• a bill

• revenue

• rule of law

• jurisdiction

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