Governance Quiz

What is the definition of governance according to the Cambridge English Dictionary?

• The way that organisations or countries are managed at the highest level, and the systems for doing this.

• Establishment of policies, and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation.

• The process of making decisions in the process of governing.

• The duty of enhancing the prosperity and viability of the organization.

According to the Business Dictionary, what is included in the establishment of policies and continuous monitoring of their proper implementation?

• Balancing the powers of the members with the associated accountability.

• Making decisions in the process of governing.

• Responding to the views of the community.

• Reviewing existing laws when required.

What is one of the obligations of governments in Australia at any level?

• To pass laws reflecting the policies expected by the Australian community.

• To make decisions in the process of governing.

• To enhance the prosperity and viability of the organization.

• To monitor the internet and news commentary.

What do governments need to do in response to changing circumstances?

• Introduce new laws and review existing laws when required.

• Establish the institutions and organisations needed to apply, regulate, and enforce laws.

• Ensure that they operate according to the law.

• Balance the powers of the members with the associated accountability.

What reflects the day-to-day work of governments in managing the lives of Australian citizens?

• Making decisions in the process of governing.

• Establishing policies and monitoring their implementation.

• Balancing the powers of the members.

• Enhancing the prosperity and viability of the organization.

According to the Macquarie Dictionary, what is the definition of democracy?

• A) A system where the government is chosen by a select few.

• B) Government by the people, a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system.

• C) A system where the government is controlled by a single ruler.

• D) Government by the military, where decisions are made by the armed forces.

Which ancient civilization is considered to have the world's first working democracy?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

• China

What was an early form of representative democracy?

• The Roman Senate

• The Magna Carta of King John

• The Athenian Assembly

• The Egyptian Pharaoh's Council

According to the Magna Carta, what must be present for a bailiff to place a man on trial?

• The king's permission

• Credible witnesses

• The man's confession

• A written order

Who does the Magna Carta state should be appointed as justices, constables, sheriffs, or bailiffs?

• Those who are loyal to the King.

• Those who are wealthy landowners.

• Those who know the law of the realm and wish to observe it.

• Those who are elected by the people.