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Understanding Australia's Legal System

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12th Grade

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Understanding Australia's Legal System
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main sources of law in Australia?

Acts passed by the Federal Parliament and State Parliaments, and the Australian common law

Only the Australian common law

Only Acts passed by the Federal Parliament

Only Acts passed by State Parliaments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key distinction within the category of 'law' in Australia?

Federal and State law

Common law and equity

International and domestic law

Statutory and customary law

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Governor-General in the Australian Parliament?

To propose new laws

To represent the Queen and assent to Bills

To lead the House of Representatives

To lead the Senate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are members of the Commonwealth Parliament chosen?

Appointed by the Prime Minister

Elected by the people

Nominated by the Governor-General

Selected by the Senate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if there is an irreconcilable disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament in Australia?

The Prime Minister decides the outcome

The Bill is automatically passed

A double dissolution and election are held

The Governor-General vetoes the Bill

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of the Australian Constitution allows the Commonwealth to override State laws?

Section 51

Section 90

Section 109

Section 114

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary legislative power of the State Parliaments in Australia?

To make laws on any subject of relevance to that State

To impose customs and excise duties

To raise defence forces

To regulate international trade

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