Australian Government Type

What does "FEDERATION" mean?

• When people meet as a group.
• Joining together of a states or colonies to form a nation.
• Something that means you put things together.
• A type of money

What is a constitution?

• A system of government in which people have power to elect a leader
• A written document determining the share of pizza students get
• A set of rules determining how a country is governed
• A type of monarchy

When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1st January 1901

• 26th January 1900

• 25th April 1915

• 30th May 1908

Why was Canberra chosen as the capital city?

• Because Parliament house was already built in Canberra.
• Sydney and Melbourne both wanted to be the capital so they picked a place in the middle.
• It was closest to the middle of all the States and Territories.
• Because it has lovely weather and is close to the snow.

What type of government is it when there is no government?

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

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

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

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

What type of government is it when people can freely vote for their government?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

Australia has its own constitution, but the British monarch (Queen) serves as ceremonial Head of State. This makes Australia a

• Communist dictatorship

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Presidential democracy

Who has the most political power in Australia's government

• Queen
• Governor General
• Prime Minister
• President