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Worksheets10CIV Comparing Australian govt. to China
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What type of government does Australia have?
One-party system
Representative democracy
Monarchy without elections
Military rule
What does "separation of powers" mean?
All parts of the government work together as one
Each branch of government checks and limits the others
The Prime Minister controls all branches
The courts make all the laws
Who leads Australia’s government?
The President
The Governor-General
The Prime Minister
The Queen
How is the Prime Minister chosen in Australia?
By a vote of all Australians
By the Governor-General
By the majority party in the House of Representatives
By the High Court
What type of political system does China have?
Multi-party democracy
Monarchy
One-party system
Military dictatorship
Who leads China’s government?
The Prime Minister
The Emperor
The President (chosen by the National People’s Congress)
The High Court
How are candidates chosen in Chinese elections?
By the people, through free and open elections
By the Governor-General
Only candidates approved by the Chinese Communist Party can run
By the High Court
What is a key difference between freedom of speech in Australia and China?
Both countries allow citizens to speak freely
Australia has limited freedom of speech
Australia allows free speech, but China restricts criticism of the government
Neither country allows criticism of the government
Which court ensures Australian laws follow the Constitution?
Magistrates’ Court
District Court
High Court
National People’s Congress
Which value is most important in Australia’s system of government?
Government control over media
Rule of law, democracy, and separation of powers
One-party rule
Power of the military
What is the primary role of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in China?
To choose the President and approve key government decisions
To pass laws on behalf of the Chinese people
To represent different political parties in China
To review judicial decisions
What is one significant difference between the judicial systems in Australia and China?
In Australia, the judiciary is independent, while in China, it is influenced by the government
Both countries have the same judicial system
In China, the judiciary has more power than the executive
In Australia, the judiciary makes all laws
In Australia, which branch of government is responsible for making laws?
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Parliament
The National People’s Congress
In China, who ultimately controls the government’s policies and decisions?
The National People’s Congress
The President
The Chinese Communist Party
The judiciary
How often are elections held in Australia?
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
Every 6 years
Every 3 years
Which of the following best describes how Chinese elections work?
Voters elect from a variety of political parties
The government allows opposition parties to run
Only candidates approved by the Communist Party can stand for election
Citizens vote for the President directly
What is one key feature of Australia’s democracy?
Citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf
The Prime Minister is chosen by the President
Elections are only held when the government decides
All citizens must run for election every term
What is a consequence of the Chinese government’s control over the media and freedom of speech?
Citizens can freely criticize government decisions
There is no media coverage of government decisions
Government criticism is often censored or punished
Citizens can influence policy through public protests
What is required for the Prime Minister to maintain leadership in the Australian government?
Control over the House of Representatives
Endorsement from the Senate
Judicial consent
Direct election by the populace
Which of the following is a characteristic of Australia’s political system that is absent in China?
The rule of law and independent courts
Government control of media
Approval from the military for key decisions
A one-party system
What is the role of the Governor-General in Australia?
To control the military
To make laws
To lead the government
To represent the Queen and perform ceremonial duties
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy in Australia?
Military rule
One-party rule
Freedom of speech and expression
Government control over all media
How does the Chinese government ensure control over the judiciary?
By allowing independent judicial decisions
By appointing judges who align with the Communist Party
By having judges elected by the public
By separating the judiciary from the government
