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WorksheetsAustralian Politics
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3600secs
A parliament is...
a system which is made up of different states and territories.
the highest court in Australia.
a group of representatives that have been elected by the people.
the political party holding the most seats.
Australia is a federation. This means ...
it is governed by the Queen of the Commonwealth.
each state has its own parliament, with a central government in Canberra.
the Prime Minister has control over everything.
the people vote for who they want to lead the country.
The role of government in Australia is... (Tick all that apply)
to support all people to maintain a reasonable standard of living. This includes healthcare, education, roads, public transport, and utilities.
to try and get as much tax from the citizens as they can.
make sure those who cannot work are provided with income support.
to make war with other countries.
to decide upon fair laws for the state or country.
As well as six states who have a state parliament, there are also territories with their own parliament. How many are there?
3
2
6
20
Tick the areas of governance that state government are responsible for.
currency
health services
primary and secondary education
marriage
water and electricity
Tick the areas of governance local government is responsible for.
defence
public transport
parks, libraries and swimming pools
aged care facilities
child care facilities
Tick the areas of governance the federal government is responsible for.
money
citizenship
customs and border protection
footpath and road maintenance
rubbish collection
There are two houses of federal parliament - the upper and lower houses. What are the names of these houses?
The House of McDonalds and the House of Hungry Jacks.
The House of Representatives and the House of Commons.
Congress and the Senate.
The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Which system of government best describes the Australian system?
Anarchy
A dictatorship
Communism
A democracy
Tick the MAJOR political parties in the list below.
The Liberal Party of Australia
Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
The Australian Labor Party
The Australian Democrats
Which two parties have worked together in a COALITION since 1949?
The Australian Labor Party and the National Party.
The Liberal Party of Australia and the National Party.
The Liberal Party of Australia and the Australian Greens.
The Australian Labor Party and the Australian Greens.
The Head of State for Australia is ...
the Prime Minister.
the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
the Lord Mayor of Melbourne.
the Governor-General, who is the Queen's representative.
