Australian Government Quiz

What type of government does Australia have?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who represents the British monarch in the Australian federal parliament?

• Prime Minister

• Governor-General

• President

• Speaker of the House

What are the two houses of the Australian federal parliament?

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Congress and Senate

• Assembly and Council

How many electorates are there in the House of Representatives?

• 76

• 151

• 100

• 200

What is the main aim of a political party in Australia?

• To win a majority in the House of Representatives and form government

• To influence the judiciary

• To control the media

• To manage public services

Who becomes the Prime Minister in Australia?

• The leader of the winning party

• The Governor-General

• The Speaker of the House

• The Chief Justice

What is each government minister responsible for?

• A government department

• The entire government

• The judiciary

• The media

What is the main aim of a political party?

• To get its candidates elected so it can control government

• To promote international relations

• To increase economic growth

• To provide social services

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

• Submit the aims of the party and have at least 500 eligible voters

• Submit a financial report and have at least 1000 eligible voters

• Submit a list of members and have at least 200 eligible voters

• Submit a party logo and have at least 300 eligible voters

When was the Australian Labor Party (ALP) formed?

• 1890s

• 1944

• 1914

• 1992