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WorksheetsPolitical Involvement
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a system of government where political power lies with the people?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Democracy
Communism
Which political party was founded to promote ecological sustainability, social economic justice, peace and nonvioloence as well as grassroots democracy?
Liberal Party
Labor Party
National Party
The Greens
What is the lower house of Federal Parliament, sometimes called the people’s house, known as?
the Senate
the House of Representatives
the House of Commons
the Constituency
What is a 'Portfolio'?
An area of government responsibility, looked after by a minister, such as health or defence.
Laws concerning immigration
a collection of an artist's work
the left hand side of a boat/ship
Which level of government is responsible for roads and railways?
Local government
State Government
Federal Government
Which level of government is responsible for parks and sports ovals?
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government
How does the government change the constitution?
through a vote in parliament
through a plebiscite
through a referendum
by referring it to the AEC
Australia has a 'bicameral' system of government. What does 'bicameral' mean?
two territories (ACT & Northern Territory)
two Heads of State (the Queen and the Governor General)
two Houses of Parliament
two main political parties (Labor & Liberal)
What is a system of government with strong centralised power permitting no opposition or criticism and an emphasis on nationalism called?
Fascism
Socialism
Communism
Autocracy
Which system of counting votes is used for the House of Representatives?
First past the post voting
Proportional representation voting
Preferential system of voting
Quota voting
What is the name of the Senate voting system?
Preferential system of voting
Quota system of voting
First past the post voting
Optional preferential proportional voting system
What is the oldest political party in Australia?
Liberal Party
Labor Party
National Party (formerly The Country Party)
The Greens
What are members of parliament called if they do not belong to a political party?
Misfits
Minority government
Independents
Cross benchers
What are the two requirements for registering a political party with the AEC?
Having 500 signatures and a party logo
Having 500 signatures and a list of party aims
Having 1000 signatures and a party logo
Having 1000 signatures and a list of party aims
What is a minority government?
A government which is voted out after one term or less
A government run by a minor party (not Labor or Liberal)
A government with good numbers of minorities in it, such as disabled or people with ethnic and religious diversity
A government which does not have a majority and relies on other parties to pass legislation.
What is the name of the group formed by the Prime minister and senior ministers?
the wardrobe
the cupboard
the cabinet
the bureau
What is the Head of State in each state called?
Governor
Governor General
Premier
Queen Elizabeth II
When was the Commonwealth of Australia formed (also called federation)?
26 January 1788
9 May 1901
1 January 1901
29 April 1770
Which level of government is responsible for Trade?
Local Government
State Government
Federal Government
United Nations
In which ancient civilisation did democracy begin?
Egypt
Vikings
Rome
Greece
