Australian Government

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 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

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

• presidential democracy
• parliamentary democracy
• autocratic democracy
• direct democracy

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

• marriage
• voting
• military service
• attending college

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

Who has the most political power in Australia's government

• Queen
• Governor General
• Prime Minister
• President

What are the names of the federal upper and lower houses?

• Legislative Council and Senate
• Legislative Assembly and House of Representatives
• House of Representatives and Senate
• Congress and Senate

When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1st January 1901

• 26th January 1900

• 25th April 1915

• 30th May 1908

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

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Anarchy

• Dictatorship

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