Civics & Citizenship pre-test

Australia became a nation in the year ____

What is a constitution?

• The system of laws and rules which formally states how a country will be run.

• The parliament, including the House of Representatives and the Senate.

• A three-level system of law making, Federal, State and Local.

• A group of elected representatives who govern the country.

In Australia, there are __ (how many) houses of parliament.

Who represents the queen in Australia?

Taxation is a responsibility of which level of government?

• Federal

• State/Territory

• Local

Rubbish collection is a responsibility of which level of government?

• Federal

• State/territory

• Local

Hospitals are a responsibility of which level of government?

• Federal

• State/territory

• Local

Which Australian city is the federal government based in?

Who is Australia's Head of State?

• the Prime Minister

• the Queen

• the Governor General

• the Chief Justice

Can changes be made to the Australian constitution?

• No, it's fixed and can't be changed.

• Yes, but the whole parliament has to vote on it.

• Yes, but the majority of Australians and the majority of parliament have to agree.

• Yes, but the majority of Australians have to agree.