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WorksheetsPolitical & Economic Systems of Australia
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How is power distributed in a unitary government?
a)
One ruler makes all the decisions for a country.
b)
Smaller units of government control the central government.
c)
A central government assigns power and duties to smaller units of government.
d)
The central government does not have much control over the smaller units of government.
2.
Who represents the Queen in Australia's government?
a)
Governor General
b)
President
c)
Prime Minister
d)
Senate
3.
In a confederation government, power lies with the....
a)
people
b)
constitution
c)
central government
d)
governments of the members' countries
4.
Which type of government divides power between the central government and smaller units, such as states?
a)
confederation
b)
federation
c)
totalitarian
d)
unitary
5.
Which is TRUE about democracies?
a)
Kings or queens rule autocratically in a democratic government.
b)
The people have the power through voting.
c)
The czar rules all.
d)
Laws created in a democracy are more likely to protect the Parliament.
6.
Which country is closest to having a market economy?
a)
Australia
b)
Cuba
c)
Germany
d)
United States
7.
Who sets the price for goods in Australia?
a)
Buyers and sellers agree upon a price.
b)
The Governor General sets the prices.
c)
Parliament sets the prices for all food.
d)
Prices for goods are set by foreign countries.
8.
What action did Australia take to try to stop fighting in Yugoslavia?
a)
Tariff
b)
Quota
c)
Embargo
d)
Free Trade
9.
What is the currency used by people in Australia?
a)
dollars
b)
pounds
c)
euros
d)
pesos
10.
What has HELPED Australia to have a high GDP?
a)
high taxes
b)
uneducated workers
c)
new factories and businesses
d)
immigrants with low paying jobs
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