NEW
Font size
WorksheetsAustralia
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which has the most power in Australian government?
the constitution
the people of Australia
the Queen
the High Court of Australia
Which describes the government of the country of Australia?
confederate government
federal government
unitary government
autocratic government
What is the role of the governor-general in Australia?
represents the Queen in Australia
acts as the chief executive of government
waits for recommendations from the prime minister
be the leader of the political party with the most representatives in Parliament
Australia has a prime minister that is elected through the legislature. This means that Australia has a
presidential democracy
parliamentary democracy
autocratic democracy
direct democracy
What do these phrases explain? *Signs bills into law *Is commander-in-chief for the military *Acts as head of state for Australia *Approves the governor-general
duties of the Queen in Australia
duties of the Australian governor-general
duties of the High Court of Australia
duties of Australia’s Commonwealth Parliament
What responsibility is required by law for Australians over the age of 18?
marriage
voting
military service
attending college
Australian citizens do not directly vote any of the following people into office EXCEPT
the governor-general.
the monarch (Queen).
the prime minister.
a member of Parliament.
What is the title of the Chief Executive of Australia?
The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The President
Who is the Head of State of Australia?
The Queen
The Prime Minster
The Governor-General
The President
The Governor-general is appointed by the monarch for a term of ____ years.
1
3
5
7
Australia has its own constitution, but British monarch serves as ceremonial Head of State. This makes Australia a
Communist dictatorship
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Presidential democracy
Six British colonies broke away ad formed the country of Australia in
1891
1901
1911
1921
Which of the following BEST characterizes Australia's economic system?
It is a mixed economy with a relatively low gross domestic product.
It is a mixed economy with a relatively high gross domestic product.
It is a command economy with a relatively low gross domestic product.
It is a command economy with a relatively high gross domestic product.
Why do countries engage in specialization and trade?
to protect their economies from foreign influences
to gain control over the economies of other countries
to earn the highest profits possible on goods they produce
to obtain the goods and services they need in the most efficient way
Australia and several other countries have free trade agreements. This means that they
charge a tax on imported goods.
are allowed to trade with each other.
exchange goods without restrictions.
ship goods between countries at no cost.
The literacy rate in Australia is 99%. What does this mean?
It means that 99% of all people in Australia over the age of 15 can read and write.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia have read a book in the past year.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia are high school graduates.
It means that 99% of all people in Australia enjoy reading
How can the government of Australia BEST contribute to the overall human capital of its citizens and improve its economy?
by investing in the Australian transportation system
by investing in the Australian public education system
by reducing the income tax rate on Australian citizens
What public service is linked to higher human capital in a country?
a public education system
a public healthcare system
a public sanitation system
a public transportation system
What will happen to Australia's gross domestic product if the nation's large manufacturers invest heavily in capital goods?
It will rise because those investments will help the manufacturers' employees learn important skills.
It will rise because those investments will enable the manufacturers produce goods more efficiently.
It will fall because those investments will require the manufacturers to hire more workers.
It will fall because those investments will reduce competition between the manufacturers
Iron Kangaroo is a large mining corporation based in Western Australia. Over the past several years, the company's mines have become less productive and mines are frequently closed due to broken equipment. What is the BEST way for Iron Kangaroo to improve the productivity of the mines?
The company should invest in new capital goods.
The company should acquire more natural resources.
The company should improve its workers' human capital.
What does Australia's gross domestic product depend on the MOST?
the export of natural resources
the import of natural resources
the export of manufactured goods
the import of manufactured goods
Australia creates about 75% of its electricity using what type of fuel, of which Australia has an abundant domestic supply?
oil
coal
biomass
natural gas
Entrepreneurship plays a role in Australia's economic growth primarily through
resource consumption.
workforce training activity.
new business development.
environmental improvement
The economy of Australia is
close to a pure market economy.
close to a pure command economy.
a command economy, with elements of a market economy.
a market economy, with elements of a command economy.
What role does coal play in the Australian economy?
Australia has a large supply of coal, which it exports to other countries.
Australia has very little coal, so it must import it in order to produce electricity.
production and refining make up the largest sector of the Australian economy
Australia's large investments in secondary and postsecondary education have contributed to gross domestic product growth by
increasing legal immigration.
improving worker productivity
helping people find work abroad.
reducing natural resource dependence.
Australia is the world's leading net exporter of what natural resource?
coal
copper
diamonds
oil
Why is a system of currency exchange necessary for countries to trade with one another?
because most countries specialize in different goods
because most countries use different forms of money
because most countries have different types of economies
because most countries possess different natural resources
What is E?
Coral Sea
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Great Barrier Reef
What is A?
Pacific Ocean
Coral Sea
Great Barrier Reef
Indian Ocean
What is F?
Great Barrier Reef
Coral Sea
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
What is B?
Great Dividing Range
Great Victoria Desert
Uluru/Ayers Rock
Great Barrier Reef
What is G?
Great Dividing Range
Uluru/Ayers Rock
Great Barrier Reef
Great Victoria Desert
Australia is located in which two hemispheres?
North and West
South and West
North and East
South and East
Australia is the only continent that is also a country.
True
False
Australia is the second smallest continent.
True
False
The massive desert plains are known as the
Desert Plains
Outback
Sahara
Fire
Where do most rivers on the east side of Australia begin?
From the ocean
From deep pockets of underground water
From the mountains
There are no rivers on the east side
