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WorksheetsGovernment in Australia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the features of a democracy?
A system of government
When citizens have a say in how the government is run
Free elections are held
All of the answers
Where is Australia's Parliament House located?
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Brisbane
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Senator, Prime Minister, Electorate
Federal, Federation, Local
Local, State, Federal
State, Territory, Federal
How many electorates are there in Queensland?
91
92
93
94
Approximately how many people are in ONE electorate?
3,000
30,000
300,000
33,000
All Australian elections are free and fair
True
False
The word 'democracy' means 'rule by the people'
True
False
What is a Cabinet Minister?
Members of Parliament who are given extra jobs e.g. Minister for Education
Members of Parliament who become teachers
Members of Parliament who clean cabinets
Queensland is a bicameral state
True
False
Every country is a democracy
True
False
Australia's system of government is based on which British system?
Westminster
Monarch
Worcestershire
Constitution
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local government
Parks
Defense
Local roads
Rubbish collection
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the federal government?
Immigration
Trade
Borders
Pets
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of state government
Hospitals
Forests
Taxes
Firefighters
Who is the leader of the federal government?
Premier
President
Police
Prime Minister
Who is the leader of the state government?
Prime Minister
Police
Premier
Politician
What are the TWO Houses of Government in Federal Parliament
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The White House and the Senate
The House of Representatives and the Senior Cabinet Minister
The Parliament House and White House
Which of the following answers describe the Constitution?
A set of laws by which Australia is governed
Laws that apply to all Australians
A legal document
All of the answers
What is another name for the House of Representatives and the Senate?
The Lower House and the Upper House
The Lower House and Dog House
The Upper House and Tree House
The Green House and Blue House
How often are STATE and LOCAL elections in Queensland?
Once every 2 years
Once every 3 years
Once every 4 years
Once every 5 years
