Year 7 Civics and Citizenship Revision

When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1788

• 1991

• 1901

• 1801

The Constitution is...

• a set of rules for how Australia is run

• a list of laws in Australia

• An old document that doesn't really matter anymore

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of the Separation of Powers in outline in the Constitution?

• The powers of the Prime Minister

• The powers of the people

• The powers of the federal police

• The powers of the Parliament, the executive, and          the judiciary (courts)

Australia's Parliament House in located in...

• Darwin

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Melbourne

The term Federation means...

• The beginning of Terra Nullius

• The forming of a nation by the union of its states and territories

• The forming of the Northern Territory

• The formation of colonies and the naming of Australia

Australia has which system of government?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• A republic

• Absolute Monarchy

Who is the Governor General of Australia?

• Scott Morrison

• Anthony Albanese

• David Hurley

• Queen Elizabeth II

To be elected, you must have ________ votes

• Minority

• Majority

• Maximum

• Minimum

Who maintains control in the chamber of the House of Representatives when the Politian’s behaviour is unacceptable?

• The Prime Minister

• The Judge

• The Speaker

• The teacher

Which 2 Australian animals are located on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms?

• Kangaroo and Wombat

• Wombat and Koala

• Kangaroo and Emu

• Dingo and Emu