Government in Australia

What are the features of a democracy?

• A system of government

• When citizens have a say in how the government is run

• Free elections are held

• All of the answers

Where is Australia's Parliament House located?

• Sydney

• Canberra

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

What are the three levels of government in Australia?

• Senator, Prime Minister, Electorate

• Federal, Federation, Local

• Local, State, Federal

• State, Territory, Federal

How many electorates are there in Queensland?

• 91

• 92

• 93

• 94

Approximately how many people are in ONE electorate?

• 3,000

• 30,000

• 300,000

• 33,000

All Australian elections are free and fair

• True

• False

The word 'democracy' means 'rule by the people'

• True

• False

What is a Cabinet Minister?

• Members of Parliament who are given extra jobs e.g. Minister for Education

• Members of Parliament who become teachers

• Members of Parliament who clean cabinets

Queensland is a bicameral state

• True

• False

Every country is a democracy

• True

• False