Civics and Citizenship

Which of the following is NOT an example of Separation of Powers?

• Judiciary

• Parliament

• Bicameral

• Executive

When was Australia's Constitution written?

• January 26th, 1988

• January 1st, 1911

• January 26th, 1901

• January 1st, 1901

What does the term 'bicameral' mean?

• Two Houses

• Two leaders

• Three Houses

• Four chambers

True or false - The House of Representatives is also known as the lower house or green house.

• True

• False

How many senators are there in The Senate?

• 10

• 76

• 100

• 150

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Federal Government?

• Taxation

• Defence

• Medicare

• Pet registration

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of local government?

• Rubbish collection

• Prisons

• Childcare

• Local roads

When was the Commonwealth of Australia created?

• January 1st, 1901

• January 26th, 1788

• November 11th, 1997

• November 17th, 2009

What does the term 'democracy' mean?

• The belief that one person should rule over everyone

• A political system that believes that all property and possessions are shared equally

• Two houses of parliament

• A political system according to which citizens choose the way in which they are governed

What is a referendum?

• The belief of forced military service

• A process of allowing the people to vote on an important issue

• When Australia became a nation