WorksheetsIntroduction to law practise
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who is the Australian Prime Minister?
Sco Mo
Scott Morrison
Daniel Andrews
Dan Andrews
Why are laws important?
Laws bind all people living in a community
Laws protect our general safety, and ensure our rights as citizens against abuses by other people, by organizations, and by the government itself.
We have laws to help provide for our general safety
All of the above
What does the K stand for in the acronym C.A.K.E.S
(a)
What does the C stand for in the C.A.K.E.S acronym?
(a)
What does the A stand for in the acronym C.A.K.E.S?
(a)
What does the E stand for in the acronym C.A.K.E.S
(a)
What does the S stand for in the acronym C.A.K.E.S?
(a)
Who is the Premier of Victoria?
Scott Morrison
Daniel Andrews
Peter Dutton
Joe Hockey
What party is currently in Government (holds the most seats)?
Labor party
Liberal party
Liberal National party
Labor National party
How many seats does the current Government hold in the House of Representatives?
75 out of 150
78 out of 151
77 out of 151
74 out of 150
How many seats are in the Senate?
77
76
75
72
The Senate is a house of review and a powerful check on the government of the day: True or False?
True
False
The Upper House is the:
Senate
House of Representatives
The Lower House is the:
Senate
House of Representatives
The Senate is often referred to as 'The States' House'. Why?
Which of the following are functions (roles) of the House of Representatives?
Makes laws
Determines government (makes up government)
Gives bills Royal Assent
Represents the people
What is an Act of Parliament?
When the Senate decides to pass a bill into law (also known as legislation).
When the Governor General signs a bill .
A law made by parliament for all
Australians to follow (Also known as legislation).
A law created by the House of representatives before it reaches the Senate
Which is the best definition for the term, Bill?
A proposal for a new law or a change to an
existing one. Generally they aim to improve something or
fix a problem.
A suggestion for a change to the law that is likely to fix problems in society
A proposal for a new law or a change to an
existing one.
A new or changed law that has gone through the HOR and senate and become an act of parliament
What are two different ways that laws can be influenced or potentially changed?
What stage is missing in this flowchart?
(a)
What stage is missing in this flowchart?
(a)
What stage is missing in this flowchart?
(a)
What makes a law effective?
How are you going to go on your GAT after studying?
Amazing
Pretty well
Maybe o.k.
I'm freaking out
How are you feeling right now?
Stressed
Confident
Worried
Like I can do this
Which of the following is a law that has been changed in recent years?
The Marriage Act
The Equality Act
The Wedding Act
The LGBTQI Act
What are some facts about the Marriage Act being changed?
