Year 7 Civics Intro to Federation Quiz

In what year did Australia officially become a federation?

• 1901

• 1770

• 1888

• 1945

Which of these is a level of government in Australia

• Federal

• State

• Local

• All of the above

What is the Constitution

• A book series

• A map of Australia

• A document that outlines how Australia is governed

• A list of laws

What is the one main job of the Federal government?

• Making laws for the whole country

• Managing schools in each state

• Organising local events

• Building roads in cities

What do we call a vote by the people to change the Constitution?

• Election

• Referendum

• Poll

• Survey

Which of the following is a power of the states?

• Currency

• Immigration

• Defence

• Education

Who represents the King in Australia?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The Chief Justice

What does the term 'democracy' mean?

• A type of government where one person rules

• A system where people vote to choose their leaders

• A way to make laws without voting

• A type of economic system

Why did the colonies decide to join together to form Australia in 1901?

• To have one capital city

• To make more money

• To work together for common goals

• To keep the British rulers happy