Civics and Citizenships Quiz

What year did the Australian constitution establish the Australian Parliament?

• 2022

• 1901

• 2001

• 1961

Is Australia a representative democracy or a constitutional monarchy?

• Representative democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Australia is both

• Australia is neither

A federal election is held approximately every...

What is a representative democracy?

Answer explanation

A system in which people vote for candidates to represent them in a parliament.

The establishment of Australia’s system of government was influenced by

• No one influenced Australia's system of government

• Only the British Westminster system

• Only the United States Washington model

• Both the British Westminster system and the United States Washington model

What are the three levels of government within Australia?

• Federal, State, Home

• Global, National, Local

• Royal, Australian, State

• Federal, State, Local

The Australian Parliament has 4 main roles,

Name at least 1 of them

What is a constitutional monarchy?

• The King or Queen has full control of the country

• The king or queen is the head of state and acts in accordance with a constitution.

• The King or Queen has no power whatsoever

• The Prime Minister controls the entire country.

What date is the federal election?

• 21st May 2023

• 21st May 2022

• 12th May 2022

• 12th May 2024

If you could pass (create) one law, what would it be? (It can be anything)

Answer explanation

It's Illegal to Chew Gum in Singapore.

It's Illegal to Disrupt a Wedding in South Australia