Which document outlines the basic rules for the government of Australia?
A) Australian Constitution
B) Magna Carta
C) Westminster Charter
D) Bill of Rights
Answer: A) Australian Constitution
The Australian Parliament consists of how many houses?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Answer: B) Two
Who is the head of state in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Monarch (Queen or King)
D) Governor-General
Answer: C) Monarch (Queen or King)
The Australian House of Representatives is also known as the:
A) Upper House
B) People’s House
C) Senate
D) Lower House
Answer: D) Lower House
How often are federal elections held in Australia?
A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Every 5 years
Answer: C) Every 4 years
What is the minimum age to vote in federal elections in Australia?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: C) 18
The leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives becomes the:
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Governor-General
D) Chief Justice
Answer: A) Prime Minister
Who appoints the Governor-General of Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Monarch (Queen or King)
C) Chief Justice
D) Senate
Answer: B) Monarch (Queen or King)
The Senate consists of how many senators from each Australian state and territory?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 12
D) Varies
Answer: D) Varies
What is the maximum term a Senator can serve in the Australian Parliament?
A) 3 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: C) 6 years
The main function of the High Court of Australia is to:
A) Enact laws
B) Interpret laws
C) Propose laws
D) Debate laws
Answer: B) Interpret laws
What is a referendum in the Australian context?
A) A vote to change the Prime Minister
B) A vote to change the Constitution
C) A vote to dissolve Parliament
D) A vote on the federal budget
Answer: B) A vote to change the Constitution
The federal government in Australia is responsible for issues such as:
A) Education and Health
B) Transport and Defense
C) Police and Fire services
D) Local Council matters
Answer: B) Transport and Defense
Which government body is responsible for managing immigration and citizenship matters?
A) Australian Electoral Commission
B) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
C) Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)
D) Department of Home Affairs
Answer: D) Department of Home Affairs
The Australian Prime Minister’s official residence is located in:
A) Canberra
B) Sydney
C) Melbourne
D) Adelaide
Answer: A) Canberra
The Australian Labor Party and the Liberal Party are examples of:
A) State governments
B) Political ideologies
C) Independent bodies
D) Federal government agencies
Answer: B) Political ideologies
Who has the power to declare war in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) Minister for Defense
D) Australian Federal Police Commissioner
Answer: B) Governor-General
The concept of ‘separation of powers’ in Australia refers to the division of powers between:
A) The Executive and the Legislature
B) The Legislature and the Judiciary
C) The Executive and the Judiciary
D) All three branches: Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
Answer: D) All three branches: Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary
The Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for:
A) Conducting federal and state elections
B) Managing the defense forces
C) Overseeing immigration affairs
D) Regulating trade and commerce
Answer: A) Conducting federal and state elections
What is the maximum number of terms a Prime Minister can serve in Australia?
A) No term limit
B) Two terms
C) Three terms
D) Four terms
Answer: A) No term limit
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is responsible for:
A) Representing Australia in international forums
B) Maintaining order during parliamentary debates
C) Advising the Governor-General on legislative matters
D) Administering the Australian federal budget
Answer: B) Maintaining order during parliamentary debates
Which government level is responsible for managing public schools in Australia?
A) Federal Government
B) State/Territory Government
C) Local Government
D) Private Institutions
Answer: B) State/Territory Government
The Australian Defence Force reports to the:
A) Prime Minister
B) Minister for Defense
C) Governor-General
D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) Minister for Defense
Which branch of government has the power to make laws in Australia?
A) Executive
B) Legislature
C) Judiciary
D) Administrative
Answer: B) Legislature
The process by which an Australian citizen can lose their citizenship is known as:
A) Renunciation
B) Naturalization
C) Expatriation
D) Denaturalization
Answer: D) Denaturalization
What role does the Governor-General serve in the Australian Parliament?
A) Head of the Government
B) Head of State
C) Speaker of the House
D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) Head of State
Which Australian political party generally advocates for conservative policies?
A) Liberal Party
B) Labor Party
C) Greens
D) National Party
Answer: A) Liberal Party
Who is responsible for approving the appointment of High Court judges in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) Chief Justice
D) Attorney-General
Answer: B) Governor-General
The federal government’s primary source of revenue is:
A) Personal income tax
B) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
C) Corporate tax
D) Excise tax
Answer: A) Personal income tax
What is the primary role of the Australian Senate?
A) Proposing laws
B) Passing laws
C) Reviewing laws
D) Enforcing laws
Answer: C) Reviewing laws
The Australian federal government is located in which city?
A) Melbourne
B) Canberra
C) Sydney
D) Brisbane
Answer: B) Canberra
Who has the power to dissolve the House of Representatives in Australia?
A) Governor-General
B) Prime Minister
C) High Court
D) Speaker of the House
Answer: B) Prime Minister
The process by which a bill becomes a law in Australia involves:
A) Introduction, debate, and royal assent
B) Introduction, debate, and judicial review
C) Introduction, referendum, and royal assent
D) Introduction, debate, and presidential approval
Answer: A) Introduction, debate, and royal assent
The leader of the Australian Greens is known as the:
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Deputy Prime Minister
D) Leader of the Australian Greens
Answer: D) Leader of the Australian Greens
Which branch of the Australian government is responsible for enforcing the law?
A) Executive
B) Legislature
C) Judiciary
D) Administrative
Answer: A) Executive
The federal government oversees matters related to:
A) Local parks and recreation
B) National parks and wildlife
C) City planning and development
D) State public transport systems
Answer: B) National parks and wildlife
The head of the Australian Treasury is known as the:
A) Treasurer
B) Finance Minister
C) Governor-General
D) Prime Minister
Answer: A) Treasurer
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is responsible for:
A) Collecting and publishing statistical information
B) Regulating financial markets
C) Enforcing workplace laws
D) Managing public transportation
Answer: A) Collecting and publishing statistical information
The process of redrawing electoral boundaries to reflect changes in population is known as:
A) Reformation
B) Redistribution
C) Reorganization
D) Realignment
Answer: B) Redistribution
The Australian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is:
A) A part of the Australian Constitution
B) An international treaty signed by Australia
C) A document outlining citizens’ responsibilities
D) A proclamation by the Governor-General
Answer: B) An international treaty signed by Australia
