Yr. 9 - Australia's system of Government

What is the role of shadow Ministers in the Australian government?

• To scrutinize the activities of government Ministers
• To make laws on behalf of the people
• To enforce laws
• To run government departments

Which two houses make up the federal parliament in Australia?

• House of Representatives and House of Commons
• House of Commons and House of Lords
• Senate and House of Lords
• Senate and House of Representatives

What is the responsibility of government Ministers in Australia?

• Enforcing laws
• Representing the people in parliament
• Making laws
• Running government departments

What is the role of the Opposition in the Australian government?

• To make laws on behalf of the people
• To run government departments
• To enforce laws
• To scrutinize the activities of the government

What form of government does Australia have?

• Representative democracy
• Anarchy
• Dictatorship
• Monarchy

What is the role of representatives in the Australian government?

• Advising the Prime Minister
• Making laws on behalf of the people
• Enforcing laws
• Managing government departments

What does accountability mean in the context of the Australian government?

• The government's responsibility to the people
• The government's responsibility to the Governor-General
• The government's responsibility to the Opposition
• The government's responsibility to the Queen

What is the aim of political parties in Australia?

• To win a majority in the Senate
• To win a majority in the Supreme Court
• To win a majority in the House of Representatives
• To win a majority in both houses of parliament

Who are eligible voters in Australia?

• Australian residents over 21 years old on the electoral roll
• Australian residents over 18 years old on the electoral roll
• Australian citizens over 21 years old on the electoral roll
• Australian citizens over 18 years old on the electoral roll

What are the requirements for a political party to be registered with the Australian Electoral Commission?

• Submission of aims and at least 500 eligible voters
• Submission of aims and support from trade unions
• Submission of aims and endorsement from current government
• Submission of aims and previous election victory