Justice and Enterprise

Members of the Australian Government that have been given a portfolio for how Australia is run.

• Members

• Ministers

• Senate

• House of Representatives

The person appointed by the King to be his Majesty's representative in Australia.

• Governor

• Governor-General

• Prime Minister

• Minister

What is the collective name for the three levels of government in Australia?

• Separation of Powers

• Division of Powers

• Federal, state and local

National laws are made and changed in these places.

• Senate and Parliament

• Parliament and the House of Representatives

• Parliament and the Governor-Genral

• Senate and House of Representatives

The first three chapters of the Australian Constitution define three mostly separate groups. What are these groups called collectively?

• Division of powers

• Separation of powers

• Legislative

• Parliament

The branch that is responsible for creating and amending the law.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

The branch responsible for putting the law into action.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

The branch responsible for interpreting the law.

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

What court hears matters relating to the Australian Constitution?

• Supreme Court

• Magistrates Court

• District Court

• High Court

What is an example of the way the federal government regulates business in Australia?

• Taxation

• Australian Business Numbers

• Registering with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

• Consumer Protection