WorksheetsAustralian Politics
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which system of government best describes the Australian system?
Anarchy
A dictatorship
Communism
A democracy
Who in Australia has the right to vote?
Politicians
Only people involved in politics
All citizens over the age of 18.
All citizens who register
Australian women were given the right to vote in...
1840
1965
1902
1920
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.
Where is Federal Parliament based?
Melbourne
Sydney
Perth
Canberra
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.
Senators are elected for
three years
four years
eight years
six years
A public library puts on a play for the community
An Australian oil tanker crashes on the coast of another country
How many electorates are there in Australia?
12
14
151
76
A reading in parliament
Judges Ruling
Which court would deal with civil cases of up to $750k
Magistrates
High
Supreme
District
To become law, a proposed change to constitution must be approved by...
Half of the population
Approval by the senate
Double Majority
Only four states of the six states
What other name is the Senate offered referred to as?
The Chambers
Law Room
The States House
National House
What is the system of law that Australia follows known as?
Statute Law
English Common Law
Democratic Law
British Bill of Laws
