WorksheetsThe Australian Government
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
How many levels of government does Australia have?
Two
Five
Three
Four
What is the role of the federal Parliament in Australia?
Controlling parking and rubbish collection
Handling state education systems
Managing local parks and sports fields
Dealing with national issues
Which level of government is responsible for public transport?
Federal Parliament
All of the above
State and Territory Parliaments
Local Councils
What happens if federal and state laws conflict according to the Australian Constitution?
A new law is created
Both laws are nullified
The federal law is followed
The state law prevails
Which area is a shared responsibility between the federal parliament and state and territory parliaments?
Pet control
Defence
Education
Postal services
What unique situation exists in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) regarding levels of government?
It has no government
It has four levels of government
It combines the roles of state and local government
It is governed directly by the federal Parliament
Which level of government is responsible for immigration?
Local Councils
State and Territory Parliaments
Federal Parliament
None of the above
Who manages major roads in Australia?
Federal Parliament
State Parliaments
Local Councils
Both State Parliaments and Local Councils
How are representatives chosen for each level of government in Australia?
Appointed by the Queen
Chosen by state governors
Selected by the Prime Minister
Elected by Australian citizens
Which best explains what the Australian Constitution is?
A set of rules by which Australia is run.
A list of laws.
A declaration of independence.
General Store lunch order list.
In Parliament, what is a bill?
What you get at the end of a meal.
A proposed law.
A unit of currency (money).
A guy that works in the office.
The House of Representatives is which colour?
Blue
Yellow
Brown
Green
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
Around 50
Around 100
Around 150
Around 200
The structure of the Australian Parliament has been primarily influenced by which 2 countries?
Britain and Canada
USA and France
Britain and USA
Russia and Brazil
The Australian parliament is divided into two houses, the upper house and the lower house. These are known as
Local Council
The Senate
State Government
The House of Representatives
A legislature that has two separate houses or assemblies
Parliament
Bicameral
Congress
Duma
The first step in legislating when a bill is introduced to Parliament
Consideration in detail
Minister's speech
Voting
First Reading
Members of parliament vote on a bill
Second Reading
Consideration in detail
Third Reading
Transfer to the Senate
The Governor General signs the bill into law
Blessing a bill
Promotion
Royal Assent
Commencement
Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
What does "FEDERATION" mean?
When people meet as a group.
Joining together of a states or colonies to form a nation.
when a nation separates
A type of money
How old do you have to be to be able to vote in Australia?
18
16
20
14
How many MPs are there in the House of Representatives?
151
150
152
153
Which of our 2 houses of Federal Parliament is known as the People's House?
House of Representatives
Senate
How many Senators are there in the Senate?
76
59
68
82
Which of our 2 houses of Federal Parliament is known as the House of Review?
House of Representatives
Senate
The House of Representatives is elected every ... years.
3
4
6
5
Senators are elected to serve a ... year term.
3
4
6
5
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
1st January 1901
26th January 1900
25th April 1915
30th May 1908
What type of government is it when a country is ruled by a King or Queen?
Monarchy
Republic
Anarchy
Dictatorship
What type of government is it when people can freely vote for their government?
Democracy
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Anarchy
What type of government is it when there is no government?
Anarchy
Democracy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
