Which electoral reform in Australia aimed to prevent “gaming” of the system by minor parties?
A) Introduction of compulsory voting
B) Implementation of the Alternative Vote system
C) Abolition of the Senate
D) Enactment of the Senate Voting Changes
Answer: D) Enactment of the Senate Voting Changes
The “One Vote One Value” principle in Australian Electoral Reforms refers to:
A) Equal value of each vote regardless of the electorate
B) Limiting voting to one candidate per party
C) Proportional representation in the Senate
D) Counting of overseas votes
Answer: A) Equal value of each vote regardless of the electorate
Which reform aimed at limiting the influence of money in Australian elections?
A) Imposing stricter campaign finance laws
B) Allowing corporate donations only
C) Introducing public funding for political campaigns
D) Banning political advertising
Answer: C) Introducing public funding for political campaigns
The Australian Electoral Reforms that aimed at combating gerrymandering included:
A) Introduction of preferential voting
B) Establishment of an independent electoral commission
C) Reducing the voting age to 16
D) Repealing the secret ballot system
Answer: B) Establishment of an independent electoral commission
The ‘Optional Preferential Voting’ system allows voters to:
A) Vote for one candidate only
B) Rank a few candidates according to preference
C) Rank all candidates according to preference
D) Abstain from voting
Answer: B) Rank a few candidates according to preference
The introduction of online voter registration aimed at:
A) Simplifying the registration process
B) Restricting voter accessibility
C) Reducing voter turnout
D) Enhancing paper-based registrations
Answer: A) Simplifying the registration process
Which reform intended to address the issue of low voter turnout in certain demographics?
A) Introduction of compulsory voting
B) Reducing polling locations
C) Increasing the voting age
D) Limiting voting hours
Answer: A) Introduction of compulsory voting
The Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment Act aimed at:
A) Regulating political donations by unions
B) Banning union participation in elections
C) Encouraging union strikes during elections
D) Limiting union membership
Answer: A) Regulating political donations by unions
The reforms allowing pre-poll voting aimed to:
A) Limit voter participation
B) Increase accessibility for voters
C) Exclude certain demographics from voting
D) Prohibit early voting
Answer: B) Increase accessibility for voters
The establishment of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters aimed at:
A) Investigating electoral fraud
B) Reforming electoral boundaries
C) Advising on electoral matters and reforms
D) Abolishing the preferential voting system
Answer: C) Advising on electoral matters and reforms
The Senate Voting Changes aimed to eliminate:
A) Party preference deals through above-the-line voting
B) Independent candidates from running for the Senate
C) Compulsory voting for Senate elections
D) Voting in Senate elections
Answer: A) Party preference deals through above-the-line voting
Which reform enabled the online publication of political donations?
A) Transparency in Political Donations Act
B) Electoral Funding Act
C) Open Government Initiative
D) Sunshine Laws Amendment
Answer: A) Transparency in Political Donations Act
The ‘Robo-Call’ Ban in electoral reforms aimed to:
A) Restrict political advertising
B) Prohibit technology use during campaigns
C) Limit communication between candidates and voters
D) Address misleading and deceptive calls during elections
Answer: D) Address misleading and deceptive calls during elections
The Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Modernisation) Act aimed at:
A) Banning voting machines
B) Introducing blockchain voting
C) Modernizing the electoral process
D) Limiting voting to specific demographics
Answer: C) Modernizing the electoral process
The reforms restricting political donations aimed to:
A) Encourage more private donations
B) Reduce the influence of wealthy donors
C) Exclude political parties from funding
D) Ban all types of political donations
Answer: B) Reduce the influence of wealthy donors
The Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act aimed at:
A) Increasing anonymous donations
B) Reducing disclosure requirements for donations
C) Strengthening transparency around political donations
D) Removing funding for election campaigns
Answer: C) Strengthening transparency around political donations
The reforms introducing automatic voter registration aimed at:
A) Limiting voter participation
B) Enhancing voter accessibility
C) Excluding certain demographics from voting
D) Prohibiting voter registration
Answer: B) Enhancing voter accessibility
The Electoral Integrity Act aimed at:
A) Ensuring fair electoral boundaries
B) Limiting political party registrations
C) Banning political advertising on social media
D) Allowing foreign interference in elections
Answer: A) Ensuring fair electoral boundaries
The reforms on real-time disclosure of political donations aimed to:
A) Increase anonymous donations
B) Delay disclosure of donations until after elections
C) Provide immediate transparency on donations
D) Exclude disclosure of corporate donations
Answer: C) Provide immediate transparency on donations
The introduction of the ‘Democracy Sausage’ tradition aimed to:
A) Encourage voter turnout
B) Prohibit election day food stalls
C) Limit campaigning near polling booths
D) Eliminate election day traditions
Answer: A) Encourage voter turnout
The reforms on banning foreign donations aimed to:
A) Increase foreign influence in elections
B) Curtail foreign interference in Australian politics
C) Allow foreign corporations to donate
D) Limit Australian citizenship rights
Answer: B) Curtail foreign interference in Australian politics
The reform introducing ‘Democracy Vouchers’ aimed to:
A) Limit voter participation
B) Increase private donations
C) Empower citizens in political funding
D) Restrict political campaigning
Answer: C) Empower citizens in political funding
The reforms on electoral redistribution aimed to:
A) Maintain existing electoral boundaries perpetually
B) Adjust electoral boundaries to reflect population changes
C) Exclude certain regions from voting
D) Eliminate electoral districts
Answer: B) Adjust electoral boundaries to reflect population changes
The reform on lowering the voting age aimed to:
A) Increase voter turnout
B) Decrease youth involvement in politics
C) Limit accessibility to voting
D) Exclude younger demographics from voting
Answer: A) Increase voter turnout
The reforms on electronic voting aimed to:
A) Increase voter privacy
B) Decrease voter turnout
C) Eliminate voting options for the elderly
D) Exclude certain demographics from voting
Answer: A) Increase voter privacy
The ‘Voter ID’ reform aimed to:
A) Increase accessibility to voting
B) Enhance security and prevent voter fraud
C) Limit voting to specific demographics
D) Exclude certain ethnicities from voting
Answer: B) Enhance security and prevent voter fraud
The ‘Senate Voting Reforms’ in Australia aimed to:
A) Increase informal voting
B) Address concerns about preference deals and ‘micro’ parties
C) Eliminate voting in Senate elections
D) Exclude independent candidates from running
Answer: B) Address concerns about preference deals and ‘micro’ parties
The ‘Fixed Terms for Federal Elections’ reform aimed to:
A) Allow the Prime Minister to call elections at any time
B) Ensure elections are held on a fixed schedule
C) Extend the duration of election campaigns
D) Limit the number of election terms for politicians
Answer: B) Ensure elections are held on a fixed schedule
The reforms on ‘Compulsory Voting’ aimed to:
A) Limit voter turnout
B) Increase voter engagement
C) Exclude certain demographics from voting
D) Prohibit voting by mail
Answer: B) Increase voter engagement
The ‘Electoral Donations Disclosure’ reform aimed to:
A) Allow anonymous donations
B) Increase corporate funding for elections
C) Provide transparency on political donations
D) Prohibit all types of donations
Answer: C) Provide transparency on political donations
The ‘Electoral Fraud Prevention’ reforms aimed to:
A) Encourage fraudulent voting practices
B) Eliminate the need for voter identification
C) Ensure the integrity of the electoral process
D) Limit voter access to polling stations
Answer: C) Ensure the integrity of the electoral process
The reforms on ‘Election Funding’ aimed to:
A) Reduce public funding for elections
B) Increase private donations
C) Limit political party spending
D) Provide financial support for election campaigns
Answer: D) Provide financial support for election campaigns
The ‘Voter Turnout Initiatives’ aimed to:
A) Decrease voter engagement
B) Limit accessibility to voting
C) Encourage more people to vote
D) Exclude certain demographics from voting
Answer: C) Encourage more people to vote
The ‘Constituency Redistributions’ aimed to:
A) Maintain existing boundaries permanently
B) Adjust electoral boundaries to reflect population changes
C) Exclude certain demographics from voting
D) Eliminate the need for electoral boundaries
Answer: B) Adjust electoral boundaries to reflect population changes
The ‘Electoral Roll Integrity’ reform aimed to:
A) Ensure voter anonymity
B) Limit voter participation
C) Enhance the accuracy of the electoral roll
D) Prohibit electoral registration
Answer: C) Enhance the accuracy of the electoral roll
The ‘Early Voting Centers’ aimed to:
A) Reduce voter turnout
B) Increase accessibility for voters
C) Exclude certain demographics from voting
D) Limit voting hours
Answer: B) Increase accessibility for voters
The ‘Election Monitoring Bodies’ aimed to:
A) Encourage electoral fraud
B) Provide oversight and ensure fairness in elections
C) Limit the number of polling stations
D) Exclude international observers from elections
Answer: B) Provide oversight and ensure fairness
