9 HASS Quiz

The three levels of government in Australia are:

• The Queen, Prime Minister and Parliament

• The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary

• Federal, State and Local

• Constitution, Monarchy and Democracy

In Australia which level of parliament would be most likely to make laws relating to anti-terrorism and defence?

• Commonwealth (Federal or National)

• State

• Local

• All of the above

In Australia which level of parliament would most likely make laws relating to education, hospitals, roads and the police?

• Commonwealth (Federal or national)

• State

• Local

• All of the above

Name three things that the local government are responsible for...

• Building, rubbish collection and hospitals

• Pets, rubbish collection and building

• Postal services, pets and housing

• Environment, postal services and noise pollution

Which house of parliament sits in this room of Parliament House, Canberra?

• The House of Representatives

• The Council

• The Royal Family

• the Senate

Which of the following features would be found in a democratic country such as Australia?

• Restricted voting rights

• Limited legal rights

• Regular elections

• Censorship of the media, including Facebook

Members of parliament who do not belong to a particular political party are known as:

• Rogue members

• Outcasts

• Independents

• Individuals

Name three things the federal government are responsible for:

• Military/defence, immigration and postal services

• Taxation, environment and pets

• Hospitals, councils and supermarkets

• Police, Hospitals and Schools

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

• Bill Shorten

• Josh Frydenberg

• Scott Morrison

• Daniel Andrews

Who is the current Premier of WA?

• Bill Shorten

• Scott Morrison

• Clive Palmer

• Mark McGowan