Worksheets9CIV The Role of Political Parties and Independents
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is one of Australia’s two major political parties?
The Greens
One Nation
Liberal Party
Teal Independents
Who becomes Prime Minister after a federal election?
The leader of the party with the most votes
The leader of the party with the most seats
The Governor-General
The Opposition Leader
What is it called when no party wins a majority of seats in the House of Representatives?
A majority government
A hung parliament
A coalition government
A minority government
Which election saw the rise of several ‘teal independents’ winning seats?
2010
2016
2022
2007
What is the role of the Opposition in Australia’s Parliament?
To support the government
To challenge the government and hold it accountable
To form government
To create policies
Which political figure became Prime Minister after the 2022 election?
Scott Morrison
Tony Abbott
Anthony Albanese
Julia Gillard
Which political party typically forms a coalition with the Liberal Party?
The National Party
The Greens
The Australian Democrats
The Labor Party
What do political parties in Australia create to promote their vision for the country?
Laws
Policies
Charters
Agreements
How do independents typically run election campaigns compared to political parties?
Through large-scale media advertisements
By relying heavily on grassroots support and community engagement
By focusing only on national issues
By forming coalitions with major parties
What does the phrase "hung parliament" mean in Australia?
The Governor-General chooses the Prime Minister
No party has a clear majority, and negotiations take place
The government automatically dissolves
The Opposition wins a majority of seats
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Labor Party and the Liberal Party?
They are allies and often form a coalition government
They are the two major parties, often competing for power
They share the same policies on most issues
They are both smaller parties with limited influence
In the context of Australian politics, what does a political "coalition" refer to?
A group of independent MPs working together
An alliance between political parties to form a government
The formal agreement to form a party
A meeting of opposition parties to discuss strategy
Which of the following parties won the 2022 federal election in Australia?
The Greens
The Labor Party
The Liberal Party
The National Party
Who are the "teal independents"?
A group of politicians focused on conservative economic policies
Independents who campaigned on issues like climate change and government transparency in 2022
A political faction within the Liberal Party
A new political party formed in 2022
What is one consequence of a hung parliament in Australia?
The government automatically dissolves
There may be a minority government or the need for a coalition
The Governor-General chooses a new Prime Minister
The Opposition takes control of Parliament
How do political parties usually communicate their ideas to the public?
Through secretive meetings and behind-the-scenes negotiations
Through advertising, public speeches, and debates
Through private letters to voters
Through independent news channels
In the 2022 Australian federal election, which party’s leader became Prime Minister?
Liberal Party
One Nation
Labor Party
National Party
Which of the following is not a role of the Australian Parliament?
Making laws
Interpreting laws
Representing the people
Managing the economy
The Australian Constitution came into effect in which year?
1900
1901
1910
1920
The principle of (a) ensures that no single branch of government has complete control.
Rule of law
Federalism
Democracy
Match the following branches of government with their primary function:
Legislative
Makes laws
Executive
Enforces laws
Judicial
Interprets laws
True or False: The Governor-General is the head of state in Australia.
True
False
