The Key Features of Australia's Democracy

How often are federal elections held?

• Every year

• Every 6 years

• At least every 3 years

• Every 4 years

At what age can Australians enrol to vote?

• 18

• 16

• 21

• 25

Laws made by judges in a court, using precedent, are known as:

• Statute Law

• Constitutional Law

• Delegated Law

• Common Law

In order for a bill to become a law, it must be given Royal Assent by whom?

• The Queen

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The Attorney-General

It is compulsory for Australian citizens 18 years and over to enrol to vote.

• True

• False

Which branch of government interprets the law?

• The Executive

• The Legislative

• The Judicial

When two or more political parties join together they become a:

• Confederation

• Consolidation

• Coalition

• Conspiracy

Australians can participate in democracy by:

• Protesting

• Lobbying

• Joining a Political Party

• All of the Above

Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection and recycling?

• Local

• Federal

• State

A request signed by a group of citizens appealing to Parliament in respect to a certain issue is called a:

• Plebiscite

• Petition

• Prayer

• Policy