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WorksheetsCivics and Citizenship Revision
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 17mins
Who is the head-of-state in Australia?
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The President
The Queen
What does bicameral mean?
A political system that has two branches of government.
A government system that has two chambers of elected representatives.
The constitutional law that divides power between the executive and judiciary.
The process by which a bill becomes a law.
What does 'separation of powers' refer to?
The different representatives of the head of state; Queen, Governor-General and Prime Minister
The different branches of government; legislative, executive and judicial
Three different systems of governance
The three levels of government; Federal, State and Local Councils
What makes up the Legislative Branch in the Australian political system?
The Court System, including the High Court of Australia
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Queen and her Australian representative, the Governor-General
What are the three levels of government?
Which of the below types of government are responsible for running schools and hospitals in Australia?
Federal Government
State Government
Local Council
What is a referendum?
A vote on an issue of national importance.
A national vote to make a change to the constitution.
A vote to change a state or federal law.
A national vote to change head of state in Australia.
From the below list, what are the essential requirements for a referendum to be successful?
More than 50% of electorates vote in favour of change
Referendum is approved by the Queen and Prime Minister
More than 50% of states vote in favour of change
More than 50% of people vote in favour of change
Australia's legal system is based on the principle of (a) .
Which element below does not contribute to the right to a fair trial?
A trial where the accused must prove their innocence.
A trial held before an independent judge.
A trial held before an unbiased jury.
A trial where the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt the guilt of the accused.
Which of the below principles help to ensure justice in Australia's legal system?
Presumption of Innocence
Preferential treatment for minors
Right to parole
Right to a fair trial
Select the correct definition of the right to legal representation.
When being accused of a crime, all citizens have the right to the represent themselves in court.
When in court, you are allowed a lawyer to represent you if you can afford one.
When being accused of a crime, your lawyer must inform police if you admit to committing the crime.
When being accused of a crime, everyone has a right to a lawyer and legal counsel.
Select the correct definition of a 'secular nation' from the options below.
A secular nation prioritises one religion above all others.
A secular nation is one that keeps politics and religion separate.
A secular nation is one that keeps government and religion separate.
A secular nation bans religion.
What is the best definition of Civics?
the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
the study of the rights and responsibilities of the military.
the study of the rights and responsibilities of journalists.
What is a Constitution?
A set of rules by which a country or state is run
One of the laws in Australia
A set of laws a country can choose from
A bill
In Australia, Power is Separated between
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
All of the above
The role of the Judiciary is to...
Put the law into action
Make judgements on the law
Make and change law
The role of the executive is to
Put the law into action
Make and change the law
Make judgements on law
The current Queen of England is...
Kate Middleton
Queen Elizabeth II
Megan Markle
Queen Elizabeth
Which is not one of the three levels of Government in Australia
Federal
Local
Legislative
State
