Australia Government

Australia has a democratic government. Who holds the power in a democracy?

• the constitution

• the people of Australia

• the Queen

• the High Court of Australia

Which describes the government of the country of Australia?

• confederate government

• federal government

• unitary government

• autocratic government

What is the role of the governor-general in Australia?

• represents the Queen in Australia

• acts as the chief executive of government

• waits for recommendations from the prime minister

• be the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament

Australia has a prime minister that is elected through the legislature. This means that Australia has a

• presidential democracy

• parliamentary democracy

• autocratic democracy

• direct democracy

What do these phrases explain? *Is commander-in-chief for the military *Acts as head of state for Australia *Approves the governor-general

• duties of the Queen in Australia

• duties of the Australian governor-general

• duties of the High Court of Australia

• duties of Australia’s Commonwealth Parliament

What responsibility is required by law for Australians over the age of 18?

• marriage

• voting

• military service

• attending college

Australian citizens do not directly vote any of the following people into office EXCEPT

• the governor-general.

• the monarch (Queen).

• the prime minister.

• a member of Parliament.

What is the title of the Chief Executive of Australia?

• The Queen

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The President

Who is the Head of State of Australia?

• The Queen

• The Prime Minster

• The Governor-General

• The President

The Governor-general is appointed by the monarch for a term of ____ years.

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7