HASS - Federation

When did the Australian Federation officially come into existence?

• 1887
• 1901
• 1918
• 1956

How many Australian colonies initially joined the Federation?

• 4
• 6
• 8
• 10

Which British Act of Parliament enabled the creation of the Federation?

• Act of Union 1707
• Magna Carta
• Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900
• Bill of Rights 1689

Which city was chosen as the national capital of Australia?

• Sydney
• Melbourne
• Canberra
• Perth

Who is considered the "Father of Federation" in Australia?

• John Curtin
• Alfred Deakin
• Edmund Barton
• Henry Parkes

What year was the first federal election held in Australia?

• 1899
• 1901
• 1904
• 1910

What is the official name of Australia's national constitution?

• Australian Declaration of Independence
• Australian Charter of Rights
• Australian Federation Act
• Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act

Which political party was in power when the Federation was established?

• Australian Labor Party
• Liberal Party of Australia
• Nationalist Party of Australia
• United Australia Party

Which colony initially did not join the Australian Federation and later became a state?

• Western Australia
• Tasmania
• Queensland
• South Australia

Which territory of Australia does not have representation in the Senate?

• Australian Capital Territory
• Northern Territory
• Christmas Island
• Norfolk Island