Year 6 Australian Government

Which describes the government of the country of Australia?

• unitary government

• autocratic government

• confederate government

• federal government

What is the role of the governor-general in Australia?

• represents the King in Australia

• waits for recommendations from the prime minister

• acts as the chief executive of government

• be the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament

Who signs bills into laws?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The Senate

• The Governor General

Australian citizens do not directly vote any of the following people into office EXCEPT

• A member of parliament

• The monarch

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

Australia has its own constitution, but British monarch serves as ceremonial Head of State. This makes Australia a....

• communist dictatorship

• constitutional monarchy

• presidential democracy

• absolute monarchy

In Australia, the lower house is called...

• House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The chambers

• Parliament house

In Australia, the senate is also known as...

• the upper house

• the chambers

• parliament

Where is Parliament House located in Australia?

• Canberra

• Sydney

• Brisbane

• Melbourne

Australia's government is a representative democracy.

What does this mean?

• A government in which one person rules with total power.

• The government is run by a monarch.

• A form of government in which the people have the power to vote and elect representatives and leaders under a free electoral system.

Who is Australia's Prime Minister?

• Anthony Albanese

• Scott Morrison

• Tony Abbott

• Malcolm Turnbull