Oceania Open Note Test

Who is the head of state of Australia?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• President

• King of England

Which government leader do citizens in Australia vote into office?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• King

• Parliament

What responsibility do citizens of Australia have after their 18th birthday?

• To pay taxes

• To vote

• To serve in the military

• To attend university

Who represents the King in Australia's government?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• President

• Chief Justice

Who has the most political power in Australia's government?

• The Queen

• Governor-General

• Prime Minister

• President

What three words could you use to describe Australia's government?

• Federal, Democratic, Monarchical

• Socialist, Republic, Unitary

• Communist, Federal, Democratic

• Monarchical, Anarchist, Federal

What type of non-democratic government is led by a small group of people, often from the same elite social class or family?

• Theocracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

What is a Constitutional Monarchy?

• A government where the monarch has absolute power

• A government where the monarch's power is limited by laws

• A republic with an elected president

• A government led by multiple monarchs

What is the major difference between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy?

• In a Presidential Democracy, the President is also a member of the legislature.

• In a Parliamentary Democracy, the Prime Minister is selected by the legislature.

• In a Presidential Democracy, the president elects the member of Congress.

• In a Parliamentary Democracy, the President selects the Prime Minister.

What does the word "Maori" mean?

• Ordinary or Usual

• Warrior or Soldier

• Worker or Farmer

• Leader or King