Mr. D's Australian Government Challenge

Australia has an elected legislative body that represents the people and holds the power in a parliamentary democracy. What is it called?

• 3 Branches of Government

• Commonwealth Parliament

• Communism

• Socialism

• Federal Republic

Who chooses the members of parliament in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• Monarch

• Governor-General

• Citizens

Who is the head of government in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• Monarch

• Governor-General

• Queen Elizabeth

How is the Prime Minister of Australia chosen?

• Citizens vote

• The Monarch appoints

• The Governor-General appoints

• The majority political party in parliament

Who is the Head of State in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• Monarch

• Governor-General

• Chancellor

Queen Elizabeth lives in England. So, who fulfills her role in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• Archduke

• Parliament

• Citizens

Who is the most powerful political figure in Australia's government?

• Governor-General

• Queen Elizabeth

• King George

• Prime Minister

• Parliament

How does the Head of Government in Australia attain the position?

• Queen Elizabeth appoints him/her.

• Citizens vote for him/her.

• Majority political party chooses after winning the election.

• The Prime Minister chooses the Head of Government.

• Governor-General chooses him/her.

What is the voting age in Australia?

• 15 +

• 16 +

• 18 +

• 21 +

What job does parliament have in Australia?

• Commander and Chief of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

• They vote on who becomes the Governor-General.

• They choose the next monarch.

• They are in charge of the courts.

• They make laws.