Civics and Citizenship Revision Quiz (week 1 - 5)

Which of the following best describes an Anarchy?

• a form of monarchy where the power of the King/Queen is restricted by laws that the people can change.

• A form of government in which the people have the opportunity to choose their leaders.

• A nation where one political party has total control over the government, the police, the laws, the army and all citizens.

• A society that exists without any set rules or government.

Answer explanation

In an anarchy no-one will punish you for breaking the rules.

Which of the following best describes Australia's current form of Government?

• A Democracy

• A Community Dictatorship

• A Constitutional Monarchy

• An Absolute Monarchy

Answer explanation

If given the choice, pick a government system that gives you the right to complain.

What are the two main purposes of the Australian Constitution?

• The Australian Constitution is a written document that sets out the rules for how the country should be governed.​

• The Australian Constitution is an agreement among the 6 colonies that outlines the division of power between the States/Territories and the new Federal Government.

• The Australian Constitution is a document that sets out the nation's strengths and weaknesses.

• The Australian Constitution is a set of rules that governs how citizens are allowed to earn and spend their money.

What is a Referendum?

• A special vote held to approve changes to the Constitution.

• A law passed by the parliament that changes how people are allowed to vote.

• A non binding opinion poll on a political question.

• A vote to establish a new government.

What sort of Government rules in China?

• A Federal Democratic Republic

• A Communist Dictatorship

• An Imperial Dynasty

• A Confederation of States

Government power is broken up into how many branches?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Seven

What does the Legislature do?

• Creates new laws and changes existing laws.

• Puts the laws into operation​.

• Interprets the Laws and decides on punishments for breaking them.

What does the Executive do?

• Creates new laws and changes existing laws.

• Puts the laws into operation​.

• Interprets the Laws and decides on punishments for breaking them.

What does the Judiciary do?

• Creates new laws and changes existing laws.

• Puts the laws into operation​.

• Interprets the Laws and decides on punishments for breaking them.

How many houses does the Australian Federal Government have?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4