Year 7 Civics - T3 Return Quiz

What is the purpose of laws?

• To protect individual rights and freedoms

• To control the government's power

• To maintain social order and justice

• All of the above

Which document sets out the basic rules for how Australia is governed?

• Magna Carta

• Australian Constitution

• United Nations Charter

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Australian Constitution was enacted in which year?

• 1776

• 1901

• 1945

• 2000

How can the Australian Constitution be changed?

• By the Prime Minister's approval

• By a decision of the King

• By a referendum approved by the majority of the people

• By a law passed by the Australian Parliament

True or False: The Australian Constitution can be changed by a simple majority vote in the Parliament.

• True

• False

True or False: The Australian Constitution cannot be changed at all.

• True

• False

Which level of government in Australia is responsible for making laws regarding education and healthcare?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• All of the above

Which level of government is responsible for making currency and being in charge of the military?

• Local

• State

• Federal

• All of the above

What did you learn about laws, Parliament or Government in primary school? List as many things as you are confident you already know about this topic.