Government revision quiz

The Australian Constitution is largely concerned with

• the protection of human rights

• the division of law-making power between federal and state parliaments

• the giving of law-making power to the states

• the division of law-making powers between the Commonwealth, states and councils

A bill becomes and Act when it

• completes its passage through the lower house

• is amended by both houses of parliament

• receives the Royal Assent

• is proclaimed

Interpretation of the Constitution lies with

• the Commonwealth parliament

• the Federal Court

• the Supreme Court

• the High Court

The term universal and equal franchise means

• everyone is born free, but everyone is in chains

• everyone is entitled to equal access to the courts

• everyone shall be entitled to vote and no one shall have more than one vote

• no person should suffer a wrong without a remedy being provided

Which of the following rights are expressly protected by the Australian Constitution?

• free speech

• freedom of assembly

• freedom from arbitrary arrest

• none of the above

The rule of law means that

• laws which are unjust will not be enforced

• no one is above the law

• those who break the law will receive the same punishment

• everyone must fear the law

The Commonwealth parliament is able to legislate in the area of human rights because

• it was given specific powers to do so under the Australian Constitution

• the states have referred their powers to the Commonwealth in this area of law

• it is able to use its external affairs powers to implement international obligations

• the High Court has given the Commonwealth power

What is the primary function of the Senate in the Australian Parliament?

• To appoint the Prime Minister

• To enforce laws

• To represent the states equally

• To initiate money bills

What is the significance of a double dissolution in the Australian political system?

• It enables the states to override federal legislation

• It grants the Governor-General the power to dismiss the government

• It is a mechanism to resolve deadlocks between the two houses of Parliament

• It allows the Prime Minister to dissolve the Senate

Which of the following is a feature of the Australian federal system?

• Single legislative body

• Unitary government

• Centralized power

• Division of powers between federal and state governments