Australian Government Quiz

What type of government does Australia have?

• Presidential Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy and a Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Federal Republic

What government leaders do Australia’s citizens directly elect into office?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Only the Members of Parliament

• Governors

What are Australia’s political divisions known as?

• Provinces

• Counties

• States and Territories

• Regions

Who is the chief executive of Australia’s government?

• President

• Governor-General

• Prime Minister

• Monarch

Since Australia is a Parliamentary Democracy, what is the legislature called?

• Congress

• Senate

• Parliament

• Assembly

Who selects the prime minister?

• The President

• Members of Parliament

• The Monarch

• The Public

What is the fine for the first offense if citizens 18 and older do not vote?

• $10

• $20

• $30

• $50

What is the fine for the second offense if citizens 18 and older do not vote?

• $20

• $30

• $40

• $50

Who is the head of state in Australia?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Monarch of the UK (King Charles III)

• Governor-General

What is the head of state's job?

• Full government control

• Ceremonial duties, little government power

• Military leadership

• Economic management