Civics and Citizenship Revision

What is a constitution?

• A document that establishes a country as an independent nation.

• A foundational document that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Federal Government.

• A foundational document that sets out the rules for how a country is run.

• A document that creates rules for people to follow.

Which of the below is not outlined in the Australian constitution?

• The legal authority of the crown

• Responsibilities of Federal and State governments

• Role of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

• Separation of Powers

Who is the head-of-state in Australia?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The President

• The Queen

What does bicameral mean?

• A political system that has two branches of government.

• A government system that has two chambers of elected representatives.

• The constitutional law that divides power between the executive and judiciary.

• The process by which a bill becomes a law.

What does 'separation of powers' refer to?

• The different representatives of the head of state; Queen, Governor-General and Prime Minister

• The different branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial

• Three different systems of governance

• The three levels of government; Federal, State and Local Councils

What makes up the Legislative Branch in the Australian political system?

• The Court System, including the High Court of Australia

• The Prime Minister and Cabinet

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Queen and her Australian representative, the Governor-General

What are the three levels of government?

Which of the below types of government are responsible for running schools and hospitals in Australia?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Council

What is a referendum?

• A vote on an issue of national importance.

• A national vote to make a change to the constitution.

• A vote to change a state or federal law.

• A national vote to change head of state in Australia.

From the below list, what are the essential requirements for a referendum to be successful?

• More than 50% of electorates vote in favour of change

• Referendum is approved by the Queen and Prime Minister

• More than 50% of states vote in favour of change

• More than 50% of people vote in favour of change