Australian Government

In this type of democracy, the leader works independently of the legislature.

• Autocracy

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

Who represents the queen’s interests in Australia?

• Governor-general

• Prime Minister

•  State

In this type of government, citizens play an important role because they vote for leaders and laws. 

• Autocracy

• State

• Democracy

Who is Australia’s head of government?

• Queen

• Prime Minister

• Governor-general

In this type of government, citizens have virtually no role because all the decisions are made by a single leader.

•  Autocracy

• Presidential

• Democracy

The voting age is ___ and is required by law.

• 16

• 21

• 18

In 1901, Australia gained independence from _________ but remained in the British Commonwealth.

• Great Britain

• Canada

• Russia

What type of democracy is found in Australia?

• Parliamentary

• Autocracy

• Presidential

The head of _____ is a ceremonial position with very little real power.

• Territory

• State

• Ceremonies

This person gives advice to the Governor-general

• Queen

• Prime Minister

• President