Year 7 Civics Test Prep Quiz

What existed in Australia before Federation?

• A flat, shapeless void and there was darkness upon the face of the deep.

• A single, semi independent colony.

• A collection of self governing city states.

• 6 self governing colonies with their own currencies and armies.

How can we make changes to the constitution?

• Ask the King to make a royal decree.

• Pass a Bill in parliament.

• Go through the referendum process under section 8 of the Constitution.

• Sneak into parliament late and night, add extra sections to the Constitution and hope that no-one notices.

Which describes the government of Australia?

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

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

• Represents the King in Australia

• Co-ordinates Australia's fire department

• They wait for recommendations from the prime minister

• They are the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament

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

• presidential democracy

• constitutional monarchy/parliamentary democracy

• autocratic democracy

• direct democracy

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

• marriage

• voting

• military service

• attending university

Who has the most political power in Australia's government

• King

• Governor General
• Prime Minister
• President

In what year was the Australian Constitution introduced?

• 1901

• 1888

• 1905

• 2019

Which of these is the name of the Upper House of parliament?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Boardroom

• The Green Room

What is a referendum?

• A big word
• A direct vote by citizens of an electorate on a change to the constitution
• A change to the constitution
• A vote on a change to the constitution by non-citizens