WorksheetsCivics & Citizenship pre-test
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 9mins
Australia became a nation in the year (a)
What is a constitution?
The system of laws and rules which formally states how a country will be run.
The parliament, including the House of Representatives and the Senate.
A three-level system of law making, Federal, State and Local.
A group of elected representatives who govern the country.
In Australia, there are (a) (how many) houses of parliament.
Who represents the queen in Australia?
(a)
Taxation is a responsibility of which level of government?
Federal
State/Territory
Local
Rubbish collection is a responsibility of which level of government?
Federal
State/territory
Local
Hospitals are a responsibility of which level of government?
Federal
State/territory
Local
Which Australian city is the federal government based in?
(a)
Who is Australia's Head of State?
the Prime Minister
the Queen
the Governor General
the Chief Justice
Can changes be made to the Australian constitution?
No, it's fixed and can't be changed.
Yes, but the whole parliament has to vote on it.
Yes, but the majority of Australians and the majority of parliament have to agree.
Yes, but the majority of Australians have to agree.
What does secular mean?
describes things that have no connection with religion
shaped like a circle
to hold or stick firmly together
all the qualities, traditions, or features of life in a place that have continued over many years and have been passed on from one generation to another
What does the judiciary (court system) have the power to do in Australia?
Power to make judgements on law
Power to make and change law
What does the legislature (parliament) have the power to do in Australia?
Power to make judgements on law
Power to make and change law
