Who is the head of the Australian government?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Governor-General
D) Premier
Answer: A) Prime Minister
Which political party traditionally advocates for conservative policies in Australia?
A) Liberal Party
B) Labor Party
C) Greens
D) National Party
Answer: A) Liberal Party
What is the upper house of the Australian Parliament called?
A) House of Representatives
B) Senate
C) Assembly
D) Council
Answer: B) Senate
Who is the ceremonial head of state in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) President
D) Monarch of the United Kingdom
Answer: B) Governor-General
Which Australian state or territory does not observe daylight saving time?
A) New South Wales
B) Queensland
C) Victoria
D) Australian Capital Territory
Answer: B) Queensland
Which of the following is not a major political party in Australia?
A) Nationals
B) Greens
C) One Nation
D) Progress Party
Answer: D) Progress Party
What is the maximum number of terms a Prime Minister can serve in Australia?
A) No limit
B) Two terms
C) Three terms
D) Four terms
Answer: A) No limit
Who has the power to call a federal election in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) Speaker of the House
D) High Court Chief Justice
Answer: B) Governor-General
The “Australian Labor Party” is generally associated with which ideology?
A) Conservatism
B) Socialism
C) Liberalism
D) Environmentalism
Answer: B) Socialism
Which Australian state or territory is the largest by land area?
A) New South Wales
B) Queensland
C) Western Australia
D) Northern Territory
Answer: C) Western Australia
The leader of the opposition in the Australian Parliament is typically the leader of which party?
A) Liberal Party
B) National Party
C) Labor Party
D) Greens
Answer: C) Labor Party
What is the minimum voting age in federal elections in Australia?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: C) 18
What type of electoral system is used for the Australian House of Representatives?
A) Proportional representation
B) Preferential voting
C) First-past-the-post
D) Mixed-member proportional representation
Answer: C) Preferential voting
Who appoints federal judges in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) Attorney-General
D) Chief Justice
Answer: B) Governor-General
In Australian politics, what does “MP” stand for?
A) Member of Parliament
B) Ministerial Position
C) Main Politician
D) Major Party
Answer: A) Member of Parliament
Who holds the balance of power in the Australian Senate?
A) The Speaker
B) The Prime Minister
C) Crossbench and minor parties
D) The Governor-General
Answer: C) Crossbench and minor parties
What is the term length for a member of the Australian House of Representatives?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B) 3 years
Which Prime Minister served the longest continuous term in Australian history?
A) John Howard
B) Bob Hawke
C) Malcolm Turnbull
D) Robert Menzies
Answer: D) Robert Menzies
What is the function of the High Court of Australia?
A) Legislative law-making
B) Interpretation of the Constitution
C) Executive decisions
D) International diplomacy
Answer: B) Interpretation of the Constitution
Who is responsible for managing Australia’s foreign affairs?
A) Prime Minister
B) Minister for Foreign Affairs
C) Governor-General
D) Attorney-General
Answer: B) Minister for Foreign Affairs
What is the minimum voting age in Australian state elections?
A) 16
B) 17
C) 18
D) 21
Answer: C) 18
What is the role of the Australian Greens party in the political landscape?
A) Center-right politics
B) Environmentalism and progressive policies
C) Economic liberalism
D) Advocacy for rural interests
Answer: B) Environmentalism and progressive policies
Who is the custodian of the Commonwealth electoral roll in Australia?
A) Australian Electoral Commission
B) Governor-General
C) Prime Minister’s Office
D) Chief Justice of the High Court
Answer: A) Australian Electoral Commission
Which system does Australia follow for healthcare, predominantly?
A) National Health Service (NHS)
B) Private Insurance
C) Medicare
D) Medicaid
Answer: C) Medicare
What is the main responsibility of the Australian Treasurer?
A) Foreign Affairs
B) Economic Policy
C) Education
D) Defense
Answer: B) Economic Policy
How are senators elected in Australia?
A) By proportional representation
B) Through first-past-the-post system
C) By direct appointment from the Prime Minister
D) By the state governors
Answer: A) By proportional representation
Who is the titular head of the Australian Armed Forces?
A) Prime Minister
B) Minister for Defence
C) Governor-General
D) Chief of Defence Force
Answer: C) Governor-General
What is the political ideology of the National Party of Australia?
A) Socialism
B) Conservatism
C) Environmentalism
D) Liberalism
Answer: B) Conservatism
Who is responsible for appointing federal ministers in Australia?
A) Prime Minister
B) Governor-General
C) Speaker of the House
D) Leader of the Opposition
Answer: A) Prime Minister
Which Australian territory has the highest per capita income?
A) New South Wales
B) Victoria
C) Australian Capital Territory
D) Northern Territory
Answer: C) Australian Capital Territory
How many states and territories make up Australia?
A) 5 states, 3 territories
B) 6 states, 2 territories
C) 7 states, 1 territory
D) 4 states, 4 territories
Answer: A) 5 states, 3 territories
Which party is often associated with advocating for rural and farming interests in Australia?
A) Labor Party
B) Liberal Party
C) National Party
D) Greens
Answer: C) National Party
What is the official currency of Australia?
A) Dollar
B) Euro
C) Pound
D) Yen
Answer: A) Dollar
Which amendment process requires a national referendum in Australia?
A) Changing the Prime Minister
B) Altering the Constitution
C) Redistricting electoral boundaries
D) Passing a new law in Parliament
Answer: B) Altering the Constitution
What is the term length for a member of the Australian Senate?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 6 years
Answer: D) 6 years
Which government body is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?
A) Australian Electoral Commission
B) Department of Home Affairs
C) Governor-General’s Office
D) Federal Police
Answer: A) Australian Electoral Commission
Which Australian state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
A) New South Wales
B) Victoria
C) Queensland
D) Western Australia
Answer: C) Queensland
What is the term used for the Australian national anthem?
A) “God Save the Queen”
B) “Waltzing Matilda”
C) “Advance Australia Fair
D) “I Am Australian”
Answer: C) “Advance Australia Fair
Who is the representative of the Queen in each Australian state?
A) Premier
B) Governor
C) Chief Minister
D) Mayor
Answer: B) Governor
Which Australian city serves as the national capital?
A) Melbourne
B) Sydney
C) Brisbane
D) Canberra
Answer: D) Canberra
