Australia Gov't & Econ

Which describes the government of Australia?

• unitary

• confederation

• presidential democracy

• parliamentary democracy

What is required of Australians after they turn 18?

• marriage
• voting
• military service
• running for office

What officials do citizens of Australia vote into office?

• Monarch
• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Members of parliament

Which government system gives people the most voice in making the laws?

• Oligarchy
• Autocracy
• Theocracy
• Democracy

Who has more political power in the Australian government?

• the monarch
• Prime Minister
• Governor General
• High court judge

What do the economic systems of the Australia, Brazil, Mexico, & Canada have in common?

• All are examples of pure market economies.

• All are examples of mixed economies.

• All are examples of traditional economies.

• All are examples of command economies.

In order to help Australian car companies sell more cars, the government put a limit on the number of cars that could be imported from other countries. This is an example of a (n)

• Quota

• Tariff

• Embargo

• Voluntary Trade

Which was an effect of British settlement of Australia?

• Aborigines remained in their homelands.

• Many Aborigines became factory workers in order to survive.

• Thousands of Aborigines died of diseases from the Europeans.

• Aborigines were elected to positions in the colonial government.

What is a result of Aborigines having a lower literacy rate than those of European descent?

• The Aborigines standard of living is higher.

• The Aborigines standard of living is lower.

• The Aborigines standard of living is the same.

• The Aborigines have better jobs.

Why do Australians have to exchange currency in order to trade with other countries?

• Australian banks need the money.

• It makes sure that buyers and sellers are treated fairly.

• Transporting goods to other countries is expensive and time-consuming.

• Businesses in other countries use their own currency, not Australian dollars.