Y10 Civics & Citizenship Quiz2

What is the structure of the Australian Parliament?

• The Australian Parliament consists of the Monarch, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

• The Australian Parliament consists of the President, the Senate, and the House of Commons.

• The Australian Parliament consists of the Governor-General, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.

• The Australian Parliament consists of the Prime Minister, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons.

How many houses are there in the Australian Parliament?

• There is only one house in the Australian Parliament

• There are three houses in the Australian Parliament

• There are two houses in the Australian Parliament: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

• There are four houses in the Australian Parliament

What are the responsibilities of the Senate in the Australian government?

• Enforcing international treaties

• Managing the national budget

• Appointing Supreme Court justices

• The responsibilities of the Senate in the Australian government include reviewing and proposing amendments to legislation, representing the interests of the states and territories, and scrutinizing the actions of the government.

What are the powers of the High Court in the Australian government?

• The powers of the High Court in the Australian government include interpreting and applying the laws of Australia, resolving disputes between states, and hearing appeals from lower courts.

• Enforcing international treaties

• Creating new laws

• Issuing executive orders

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Australia?

• The judicial branch

• The military branch

• The legislative branch, which consists of the Parliament of Australia, is responsible for making laws in Australia.

• The executive branch

Which branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws in Australia?

• The military

• The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws in Australia.

• The legislative branch

• The judicial branch

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws in Australia?

• The judiciary branch is responsible for interpreting laws in Australia.

• The executive branch

• The legislative branch

• The military branch

What is the role of the Governor-General in the Australian government?

• The Governor-General is responsible for creating new laws in Australia

• The Governor-General is in charge of the Australian military

• The Governor-General is elected by the Australian public

• The Governor-General in the Australian government represents the King of Australia and performs ceremonial duties, as well as carrying out various constitutional and statutory functions.

Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?

• The Governor-General in Australia is elected by the citizens of Australia.

• The Governor-General in Australia is appointed by the King of Australia, on the advice of the Prime Minister of Australia.

• The Governor-General in Australia is appointed by the Australian Parliament.

• The Governor-General in Australia is chosen by the High Court of Australia.

How long is the term of the Governor-General in Australia?

• The term of the Governor-General in Australia is usually 5 years.

• The term of the Governor-General in Australia is usually 10 years.

• The term of the Governor-General in Australia is usually 8 years.

• The term of the Governor-General in Australia is usually 2 years.