Government and the law in Australia
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Question 1 of 170
Who is responsible for explaining the law to the jury in a trial?
a. The jury can reach a verdict without following the law
b. The police
c. The Judge in the trail
d. The jury need to study the relevant law before the trial
Question 2 of 170
Which of the following constitutes cyber abuse?
a. Refusing to comment or share a friend's online posts
b. Respectfully criticizing someone's opinion
c. Removing a former friend off your list of friends
d. Stalking another person online
Question 3 of 170
What does the term "Executive power" in Australian Constitution mean?
a. The power to interpret the laws
b. The power to approve death penalties
c. The power to put laws into effect
d. The power to review and change existing laws
Question 4 of 170
What must occur before the Bill goes to the Governor-General?
a. The Bill must be approved by a majority of voters in the federal election
b. The bills must receive support from majority of members in each house of parliament
c. The Bill must have full support from the Prime Minister
Question 5 of 170
What are some responsibilities of the local government?
a. Defence and foreign affairs
b. Parks and building regulations
c. Rubbish collection and banking
d. Libraries and prisons
Question 6 of 170
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
a. Territories depend on the good citizens to police crimes
b. Only states have their own police departments
c. The states have their own army
d. Each state and Northern Territory has its own police department
Question 7 of 170
Which of the following is legal in Australia?
a. Laws passed by the Australian Parliament
b. Rules voted on by wealthy Australians
c. Bills signed by the High Court Justices
d. Bills signed by the Prime Minister
Question 8 of 170
Who has the jurisdiction on schools in Australia?
a. The Governor-General
b. Members of the House of Representatives
c. The state and territory government
d. The federal government
Question 9 of 170
When Australians commit crimes or break the law, who will come and arrest them?
a. The prosecutor
b. The police
c. Private security patrols
d. Members of the Australian Defence Force
Question 10 of 170
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
a. 1962
b. 1770
c. 1917
d. 1901
Question 11 of 170
Which of the following is a responsibility of the state and territorial governments?
a. Foreign affairs
b. Building regulations
c. Police
d. Parks
Question 12 of 170
What are children of Australian citizens born overseas eligible for?
a. The parents can register their children to become Australian citizens
b. The children will live in Australian for at least 4 years to become Australian citizens
c. They are not eligible for Australian citizenship
d. The children will need to pass the citizenship test to become Australian citizens
Question 13 of 170
What may law enforcement officers do if they suspect that someone has broken the law?
a. Revoke the person's Australian citizenship
b. Place the suspect under arrest
c. Send the person to jail for the crime without a trial
d. Force the suspect to wash the police cars
Question 14 of 170
What does the Governor-General do?
a. Decides when the next federal election will be
b. Signs the Bills that Australian Parliament passes
c. Performs duties of the Prime Minister when he or she is on vacation
d. Selects all the members of the Cabinet
Question 15 of 170
Can the government remove a judge from office if it disagrees with the judge's decision?
a. Yes, but with the King's approval
b. Yes
c. No
d. Yes, but with the Prime Minister's approval
Question 16 of 170
Which of the following people may be selected for jury service?
a. All property owners
b. All citizens registered on the electoral roll
c. Everyone living in Australia
d. All Australian citizens
Question 17 of 170
What is a proposed new law to the parliament called?
a. A Bill
b. A Constitution
c. An Act
d. An Amendment
Question 18 of 170
Which of the following earnings would tax be levied on?
a. Salary wages
b. All of them
c. Commercial transactions
d. All investments
Question 19 of 170
What is another name for the Australian Government?
a. Commonwealth Government or Royal Government
b. Commonwealth Government or Federal Government
c. Confederate Government or State Government
d. United Government or Confederate Government
Question 20 of 170
What is the name of the King's representative in the Northern Territory?
a. Governor-General
b. Shire President
c. Administrator
d. Cabinet
Question 21 of 170
Which of the following is a responsibility of the state and territorial governments?
a. Building regulations
b. Foreign affairs
c. Parks
d. Police
Question 22 of 170
Where do you apply for a firearm license in Australia?
a. The state and territory governments
b. Local gun shops
c. The federal government
d. The police
Question 23 of 170
:What type of monarchy is in Australia?
a. Absolute
b. Hereditary
c. Elective
d. Constitutional
Question 24 of 170
How many states are in the Commonwealth of Australia?
a. Six
b. Seven
c. Eight
d. Four
Question 25 of 170
Which of the following is not a major Australian political party?
a. Socialist Alliance
b. The Liberal Party of Australia
c. The National Party
d. The Australian Labor Party
Question 26 of 170
Which branch of government can interpret and enforce laws?
a. Judicial
b. Elective
c. The King
d. Legislative
Question 27 of 170
What is the system of government in Australia?
a. Oligarchy
b. Autocracy
c. Absolute monarchy
d. Parliamentary democracy
Question 28 of 170
Which of the following belongs to a political party?
a. Mostly politicians
b. All politicians and employees of the government
c. Everyone living in Australia
d. Every Australian citizen
Question 29 of 170
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
a. There are stringent regulations about drinking and driving
b. Drinking and driving laws only apply to commercial drivers
c. Drinking and driving laws apply to non-citizens only
d. Drink and driving is legal on national holidays in Australia
Question 30 of 170
When may residents contact the local police for assistance?
a. During daytime hours only
b. During non-holiday days only
c. At any time
d. Contacting the police is illegal
Question 31 of 170
What is the purpose of a jury system?
a. To make sure the public opinions of the trial are taken into account
b. To make sure the judge is not falling asleep in court
c. To provide extra security preventing the defendant from escaping
d. To make the court system open, transparent, and fair
Question 32 of 170
What is another name for mayor or leader of the municipal council?
a. Member of Parliament
b. Shire Premier
c. City Chief
d. Shire President
Question 33 of 170
What happened on January 1, 1901?
a. Women gained the rights to vote
b. Constitution of Australia officially took effect
c. The First Fleet's arrival in Australia
d. The king's first visit to Australia
Question 34 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Australian courts?
a. The Prime Minister has strong influence on their daily activities
b. They are independent of the government
c. The Governor General has strong influence on their daily activities
d. The King gives directions to the Justices
Question 35 of 170
Who may Australians in need anticipate help from?
a. The local religious leaders
b. The celebrities
c. The government
d. The King
Question 36 of 170
What does a jury do?
a. Members of the jury help review a Bill
b. Members of jury determine whether a defendant is guilty or not
c. Members of the jury act as witnesses to ensure the trial is fair
d. Members of the jury vote and elect the judge for the trial
Question 37 of 170
What are the responsibilities of members of the House of Representatives?
a. These members determine the final verdict of the High Court trials
b. The members evaluate, discuss and vote for new proposals and revised laws
c. These members review the laws and sign them into effect
d. These members vote on the next new King
Question 38 of 170
What is the name of the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia?
a. The Australian Commonwealth
b. The Australian Constitution
c. The Australian Federation
Question 39 of 170
What name is the Senate also known as?
a. Lower House
b. Full House
c. The Upper House
d. First House
Question 40 of 170
Who is the representative of the King in Australia?
a. The Governor-General
b. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
c. The High Court Justices
d. The Senate
Question 41 of 170
How many Senators are there in the Senate?
a. 78
b. 76
c. 88
d. 68
Question 42 of 170
How many houses are in the Australian Parliament?
a. 6
b. 4
c. 2
d. 3
Question 43 of 170
Which of the following is true regarding Australia's legal system?
a. People are presumed guilty unless pardoned by the King
b. Under Australian law, individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court
c. People are assumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court
d. The defendants are presumed guilty unless proven innocent by a court
Question 44 of 170
What is another name for the Senate?
a. The House of Review
b. The Upper House
c. The States' House
d. All of them
Question 45 of 170
Who has the authority to approve the Australian government and its ministers?
a. The King
b. The Governor-General
c. The Cabinet
d. The High Court Justices
Question 46 of 170
What does the acronym "ATO" stand for?
a. Authorization to Operate
b. Australians To Overseas
c. Australian Taxation Office
d. Against The Odds
Question 47 of 170
Who approves the appointments of the Australian government and ministers?
a. The King
b. All the voters
c. The Governor-General
d. The Cabinet
Question 48 of 170
How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
a. 121
b. 197
c. 151
d. 176
Question 49 of 170
Who is responsible for social planning in Australia?
a. Local Government
b. All of them share the responsibilty
c. Federal Government
d. The State or Territory Government
Question 50 of 170
What was the given name for the newly established federation of states in 1901?
a. The Confederation of Australia
b. The Commonwealth of Australia
c. United Colonies of Australia
d. Federation of Colonies
Question 51 of 170
Who has jurisdiction over Australia's traffic and road regulations?
a. The state and territory government
b. The federal government
c. The King
d. The local government
Question 52 of 170
Where are the state and territory governments located?
a. The cities with the best natural views
b. The capital cities of the states and territories
c. The cities with a large airport
d. The cities with the most people living there
Question 53 of 170
What is legislative power?
a. The power to interpret and apply laws
b. The power to put the laws into practice
c. The power to create laws
d. The power to appoint members of Parliament
Question 54 of 170
Who is responsible for postal services?
a. All of the above share the responsibility
b. The State or Territory Government
c. Local Government
d. Federal Government
Question 55 of 170
Which of the following is a legal responsibility of Australian citizens who are 18 years of age and older?
a. To donate a portion of monthly salary
b. To run for office in the Parliament
c. To work full time or go to university
d. To serve on a jury when summoned
Question 56 of 170
What is the minimum age requirement for joining the Australian Defence Force?
a. 25 years old
b. 18 years old
c. 17 years old
d. 21 years old
Question 57 of 170
Which of the following is considered a serious crime in Australia?
a. Possession of a licensed firearm
b. Swearing at people whenever you like
c. Not voting in a federal election
d. Sexual assault
Question 58 of 170
What is the name of the primary decision-making body in the Australian government?
a. The Cabinet
b. The High Court
c. The Governor-General
d. The King
Question 59 of 170
What is the Cabinet of Australia?
a. The location where the Prime Minister lives
b. The location where all the Members of Parliament discuss bills
c. The location where all the government's legal documents are stored
d. The key decision-making body of Australia
Question 60 of 170
Who has control of the power of the government?
a. The control is divided amongst the states
b. The control is divided amongst the wealthy families in Australia
c. The control is divided amongst three branches of government
d. The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Question 61 of 170
What do we call the party with the second-most votes in an election?
a. The House of Review
b. The state government
c. The opposition
d. The federal government
Question 62 of 170
What is legislative power?
a. The power to interpret and apply laws
b. The power to appoint members of Parliament
c. The power to create laws
d. The power to put the laws into practice
Question 63 of 170
What must a bill that was passed by the Australian Parliament obtain to become law?
a. Royal assent
b. Approval from all citizens
c. Approval from the Prime Minister
d. Approval from the King
Question 64 of 170
What did the Australian colonies follow prior to 1901?
a. The laws set up by the wealthy people
b. Religious laws
c. The British law
d. Their own laws within the colony
Question 65 of 170
What are the responsibilities of ministers in the Australian government?
a. To make sure federal elections are free of fraud
b. To apply the Australian law
c. To administer portfolios such as Treasury and employment
d. To advise and prepare the Prime Minister for the next election
Question 66 of 170
Whose responsibility is it to administer federal elections and referendums?
a. The Australian Electoral Commission
b. The Cabinet
c. The police
d. The King
Question 67 of 170
Who are the Cabinet members?
a. Ministers with the most senior portfolios
b. The Prime Minister and High Court Justices
c. The King and his royal family members
d. The King, Governor-General, and Prime Minister
Question 68 of 170
The judges and magistrates are appointed by the government. Which of the following is NOT allowed to do by the government?
a. Reduce salaries of the judges and magistrates if they oppose the government
b. Force the judges and magistrates to quit if the government disagrees with their decisions
c. Any of them are Not allowed
d. Influence the decisions of the judges and magistrates
Question 69 of 170
In what circumstances is the use of violence not considered a crime in Australia?
a. Within your own house
b. With the King's approval
c. It is always a crime to use violence
d. Within the mainland territories
Question 70 of 170
What is a referendum?
a. A vote to change the Prime Minister
b. A vote to change the Australian Constitution
c. A vote to change the government
Question 71 of 170
What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution?
a. Establish the fundamental rules for the government
b. Establish the fundamental rules for the Prime Minister
c. Establish the fundamental rules for the Governor-General
d. Establish the fundamental rules for the Cabinet
Question 72 of 170
Is it legal to publish sexually explicit images or videos online without the person's permission?
a. Yes, as long as the person is not aware of them. —
b. Yes, if the person is someone you personally know
c. No, It is illegal to do that
d. Yes, as long as you are not getting paid to publish them
Question 73 of 170
Which of the following is true regarding the House of Representatives?
a. It is a physical house where the representatives socialize and network
b. They are representatives of the King
c. They review, discuss, and vote on law
d. They determine who the next King of Australia will be
Question 74 of 170
What is the legal age of sexual consent in Australia?
a. The age is 16 or 17, depending on the state or territory that you live in
b. The age is 20 or 21, depending on the state or territory that you live in
c. The age is 13 or 14, depending on the state or territory that you live in
d. The age is 18 in all states and territories
Question 75 of 170
The judges and magistrates are appointed by the government. Which of the following is NOT allowed to do by the government?
a. Force the judges and magistrates to quit if the government disagrees with their decisions
b. All of them are not allowed
c. Reduce salaries of the judges and magistrates if they oppose the government
d. Influence the decisions of the judges and magistrates
Question 76 of 170
What does it mean to be independent in Australian politics?
a. A politician who is not affiliated with any political party
b. A politician who belongs to multiple political parties
c. A politician who is opposing the political ideals of the party that he or she is a member of
d. A politician who is going into retirement
Question 77 of 170
What are the names of the two houses in the Commonwealth Parliament?
a. The Cabinet and Lower House
b. Prime Minister and Governor-General
c. The Senate and House of Representatives
d. The Upper House and the House of Review
Question 78 of 170
Who proposes new laws or amendments to existing laws?
a. Aboriginal people
b. The members of parliament
c. The Governor-General
d. The Prime Minister
Question 79 of 170
What is the title for the head or leader of a local council?
a. The Mayor
b. Members of the Parliament
c. Superintendent
d. Premier
Question 80 of 170
What happens if you do not vote in a federal election in Australia?
a. A fine will be imposed
b. A verbal warning will be issued
c. Your employment will be terminated
d. Your citizenship will be revoked
Question 81 of 170
Who is the head of the Australian government?
a. The Prime Minister
b. The King
c. No one
d. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Question 82 of 170
What do the people of Australia use to make the Australian Parliament listen to their voice?
a. Elections
b. Newspaper ads
c. False allegations against them
d. Religious gatherings
Question 83 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the King's role in the Australian government?
a. The King has no influence on government daily activities
b. He dictates everything within the government
c. The King can spend tax revenue on his Royal family members
d. He signs all the Bills into laws
Question 84 of 170
In Australia, what is legally required to wear when riding in a vehicle?
a. Face masks
b. Body armor
c. Protective helmets
d. Seatbelts
Question 85 of 170
Which of the following has the power to appoint judges and magistrates in Australia?
a. The King
b. All Australian citizens
c. The churches
d. The government
Question 86 of 170
Who may join the Australian Defence Force and the police force?
a. All men and women
b. Only men who are at least 25 years of age
c. Only men
d. Only non-pregnant women
Question 87 of 170
Which of the following is true regarding the Australian courts?
a. The Governor-General has strong influence on their daily activities
b. They are independent of the government
c. The Prime Minister has strong influence on their daily activities
d. The King gives directions to the Justices
Question 88 of 170
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining order in Australia?
a. The local church
b. The Govern-General
c. The Cabinet
d. The Police
Question 89 of 170
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Australian government?
a. A new king is elected in every federal election
b. Prime Minister directly chosen by king
c. Christianity is the government's official religion
d. Secular
Question 90 of 170
Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive branch of Australia?
a. Governor-General
b. Prime Minister
c. Ministers
d. High Court Justices
Question 91 of 170
Who has jurisdiction over Australia's traffic and road regulations?
a. The local government
b. The federal government
c. The state and territory government
d. The King
Question 92 of 170
How do the representatives of the state and territory government get chosen?
a. The King selects the representative after an interview
b. Citizens vote for representative in their area
c. The Governor-General selects all the state and territory representatives
d. The Prime Minister selects someone from each federal electorate as the representative
Question 93 of 170
Who is the Head of State under the Constitution?
a. The Governor-General
b. The Prime Minister
c. King Charles III
d. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Question 94 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE regarding a political party in Australia?
a. Ensure all citizens follow the Australian law
b. Ensure Members of Parliament show up to work on time
c. Purpose their party values and ideas into laws
d. Ensure the King receives his daily briefing of significant government activities
Question 95 of 170
What is the Australian court's judgment based on?
a. All evidence presented during trial
b. Jurors' subjective impressions of the defendant
c. The opinions of the general public
d. Political influences from the government
Question 96 of 170
Which of the following is the legal document containing fundamental rules of the Australian government?
a. The Royal Instructions
b. The Australian Government Information Security Manual
c. The Magna Carta
d. The Australian Constitution
Question 97 of 170
Which of the following is the Federal Government's responsibility?
a. Public transportation
b. Foreign policies
c. Schools
d. Libraries
Question 98 of 170
How are jury members selected?
a. Based on their education
b. Randomly selected
c. Based on their age
d. Based on their contributions to local communities
Question 99 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE in regards to paying taxes in Australia?
a. Optional
b. Deportable
c. Mandatory
d. Unlawful
Question 100 of 170
In an Australian court, who may instruct a magistrate or judge on how to decide a court case?
a. The Governor-General
b. The Prime Minister
c. A wealthy person who can afford the huge bribes
d. Nobody
Question 101 of 170
Who makes the appointment of the Governor-General?
a. The previous Governor-General
b. The King
c. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
d. The Senate
Question 102 of 170
Which of the following is illegal in Australia?
a. Buying alcohol for age 18 and older
b. Talking to someone using a handheld phone while driving
c. Possessing a licensed firearm in your home
d. Protesting against the government peacefully
Question 103 of 170
Australia's parliamentary democracy is modeled after that of which nation?
a. Australian
b. Ireland
c. Britain
d. China
Question 104 of 170
Every state has its own governor. Is this true?
a. Yes, each state has its own governor
b. No, each state does not have a governor
c. Yes, the territories also have their own too
d. No, Tasmania does not have a governor
Question 105 of 170
Who is the representative of the King in Australia?
a. The Governor-General
b. The Senate
c. The High Court Justices
d. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Question 106 of 170
Is it acceptable to incite people to break the law?
a. No, it is illegal to do that
b. Yes, it is acceptable if it is a large public protest
c. Yes, as long as you announce the protection of freedom of speech first
d. Yes, if you are not a police officer
Question 107 of 170
Who is eligible to vote in Australia?
a. People who are at least 18 years of age living in Australia
b. Citizens who are at least 18 years of age
c. Citizens who are at least 17 years of age
d. Citizens who are at least 14 years of age
Question 108 of 170
What is required for the Australian Constitution to be changed by referendum?
a. Total voting approval of at least 60%
b. Voting approvals from most states
c. Voting approval from most states and total votes
d. Approval from the King
Question 109 of 170
Where are the state and territory governments located?
a. The cities with the best natural views
b. The capital cities of the state or territory
c. The cities with a large airport
d. The cities with the most people living there
Question 110 of 170
Which of the following is true regarding a political party in Australia?
a. Ensure all citizens follow the Australian law
b. Ensure members of Parliament show up to work on time
c. Propose their party values and ideals into law
d. Ensure the King receives his daily briefing of significant government activities
Question 111 of 170
Who is responsible for the railways in Australia?
a. Local Government
b. Federal Government
c. The State or Territory Government
d. All of them share the responsibility
Question 112 of 170
What is another name for the Senate?
a. All of them
b. The House of Review
c. The States' House
d. The Upper House
Question 113 of 170
Which of the following is a name for those who work for the Australian government?
a. Members of the Australian Federal Police
b. Members of Australian Public Service
c. Members of the Australian Defence Force
d. Members of the Australian Border Protection
Question 114 of 170
Who appoints the Administrator of the Northern Territory?
a. The Cabinet
b. The Governor-General
c. The Prime Minister
d. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
Question 115 of 170
Which of the following is true regarding jury service in Australia?
a. Only men can serve on a jury
b. Only homeowners can serve on a jury
c. Australian citizens must serve on a jury when they are summoned
d. Only employees of the Australian government can serve on a jury
Question 116 of 170
Who has the power to appoint the magistrates and judges?
a. The jury members
b. The government
c. The King
d. The Australian citizens
Question 117 of 170
What is the title of the head or leader of a territory's government?
a. Governor
b. Speaker of the House of Representatives
c. Chief Minister
d. Member of Parliament
Question 118 of 170
Is marriage with a minor legal in Australia?
a. Yes, it is legal if both people in the marriage are minors
b. Yes, it is legal if the parents are paid generously by the other party
c. Yes, it is legal if the parents agree to the marriage
d. No, it is illegal in Australia
Question 119 of 170
How is Australia divided up in elections?
a. Federal electorates
b. State electorates
c. Territory electorates
d. District electorates
Question 120 of 170
Who do Members of the Parliament must represent in their decisions?
a. The Cabinet
b. The King
c. All Australian People
d. All the property owners
Question 121 of 170
Who is a councilor?
a. A person who advises the student in school
b. A member of local council who is elected
c. A member of the Cabinet who is selected by the Prime Minister
d. A representative of the King in Australia
Question 122 of 170
Who is the Head of State under the Constitution?
a. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
b. King Charles III
c. The Prime Minister
d. The Governor-General
Question 123 of 170
Who is responsible for postal services?
a. All of the above share the responsibility
b. Local Government
c. The State or Territory Government
d. Federal Government
Question 124 of 170
Who ratified the first Australian Constitution?
a. All people of the colonies
b. The British Parliament
c. The first Prime Minister
d. The Commonwealth Parliament
Question 125 of 170
Which of the following is a responsibility of the state and territorial governments?
a. Police
b. Building Regulations
c. Foreign affairs
d. Parks
Question 126 of 170
Who has the highest authority in Australian courts?
a. The Prime Minister
b. The prosecutor
c. The judge or magistrate
d. The king
Question 127 of 170
What is the legality of bribing a police officer in Australia?
a. It is illegal to do so
b. It is legal as long as bribes are not cash
c. It is legal if it is the police officer's first time taking bribes
d. It is legal if it is related to a non-violent crime
Question 128 of 170
What may law enforcement officers do if they suspect that someone has broken the law?
a. Force the suspect to wash the police cars
b. Revoke the person's Australian citizenship
c. Send the person to jail for the crime without a trial
d. Place the suspect under arrest
Question 129 of 170
What could happen if you had committed traffic violations?
a. Receive a fine and go to jail
b. Get deported from Australia for traffic violations
c. Get banned for life from joining the police force
d. Cannot run for office in the Parliament for 5 years
Question 130 of 170
What happened in Australia on 1 January 1901?
a. The Australian Constitution was changed by a referendum
b. The separate colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia
c. The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps was formed
Question 131 of 170
Who is responsible for food safety in Australia?
a. All of them share the responsibility
b. The State or Territory Government
c. Local Government
d. The Federal Government
Question 132 of 170
Which arm of government has the power to interpret and apply laws?
a. Executive
b. Legislative
c. Judicial
Question 133 of 170
How does the Australian government assist those in need?
a. By the means of hiring people to do manual labor work in mines or construction
b. By means of social security and many more means
c. Employees of the government forfeit a portion of their salary to help those in need
d. All of them
Question 134 of 170
The formation of the Australian country resulted from:
a. Taking all lands from the Indigenous people
b. Winning the war against Great Britain
c. Paying the King a large amount of money
d. Negotiation and referendum
Question 135 of 170
What are some responsibilities of the local government?
a. Defence and foreign affairs
b. Rubbish collection and banking
c. Libraries and prisons
d. Parks and building regulations
Question 136 of 170
Can the government remove a judge from office if it disagrees with the judge's decision?
a. Yes, but with the King's approval
b. Yes
c. No
d. Yes, but with the Prime Minister's approval
Question 137 of 170
Who is maintaining the local roads in Australia?
a. The Local Government
b. The Federal Government
c. The State and Territory Governments
d. The King
Question 138 of 170
What is the name for the head of government in an Australian state?
a. Prime Minister
b. State President
c. Premier
d. Shire President
Question 139 of 170
Which of the following is illegal when driving in Australia?
a. Not wearing a seatbelt while driving
b. Holding a baby on your lap
c. All of the above
d. Texting with your phone
Question 140 of 170
What name is a member of the House of Representatives referred as?
a. Member of Electorates
b. Member of Federal
c. Member of Parliament
d. Member of Government
Question 141 of 170
Who becomes the Prime Minister?
a. The Governor-General appoints the leader of the Opposition to become the Prime Minister after an election
b. Australian citizens vote for the Prime Minister
c. The Governor-General appoints the leader of the party with most MPs to become Prime Minister after the elections
d. The King appoints the previous Governor-General to be the next Prime Minister
Question 142 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. Tourists and new immigrants are exempted from Australian laws
b. The Prime Minister and High Court Justices are above the law
c. You must obey the law even if no one is watching
d. The police are allowed to break the law
Question 143 of 170
What is the Governor-General responsible for?
a. Signs the bills that the Australian Parliament passes
b. Directs High Court Justices on their cases
c. Approves the federal budget
d. Conducts federal elections and referendums
Question 144 of 170
How many senators are there for each state?
a. 14
b. 18
c. 12
d. 16
Question 145 of 170
Who may run for election to the Australian parliament?
a. Relatives of existing politicians only
b. Citizens who are at least 18 years old
c. Travelers to Australia
d. All people living in Australia
Question 146 of 170
How may the Australian Constitution be changed by a referendum?
a. A majority of voters nationwide
b. The approval of the Cabinet
c. A double majority
d. The approval of the Senate and Prime Minister
Question 147 of 170
Which of the following is responsible for maintaining order in Australia?
a. The High Court Justices
b. The Police
c. The Australian Defence Force
d. The local church
Question 148 of 170
At what age must all Australians register their name and addresses on the electoral roll?
a. 19
b. 17
c. 16
d. 18
Question 149 of 170
How many senators are elected in each mainland territory?
a. 3
b. 2
c. 1
d. 4
Question 150 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the Australian Defence Force?
a. Joining the Australian Defence Force is optional
b. All males over the age of 16 must join the Australian Defence Force
c. Anyone in the world can join the Australian Defence Force
d. Women are banned from joining the Australian Defence Force
Question 151 of 170
Which of the following is considered legal in Australia?
a. Physically abusing women within your home
b. Stealing money from your employer
c. Swearing at people whenever you like
d. Buying firearm from a licensed shop
Question 152 of 170
Who should Australian citizens address their issues with?
a. Representative elected from their electorate
b. The local police
c. The Governor-General
d. Jury members
Question 153 of 170
How many representatives are elected to the House of Representatives in each electorate?
a. 1
b. 4
c. 2
d. 3
Question 154 of 170
Which of the following people may be selected for jury service?
a. All citizens registered on the electoral roll
b. All Australian citizens
c. Everyone living in Australia
d. All property owners
Question 155 of 170
What is a referendum?
a. A vote to choose a new national flag
b. A vote to choose a Governor-General
c. A vote to abolish the government
d. A vote to change the constitution
Question 156 of 170
What was the Australian parliamentary democracy system founded on?
a. Founded on British system of government
b. Founded on the Aboriginal tribal system
c. Founded on the Spanish system
d. A new system developed in Australia
Question 157 of 170
Who is responsible for applying the Australian law?
a. The Governor-General
b. Members of jury
c. The police
d. The High Court of Australia
Question 158 of 170
Which of the following is considered lawful in Australia?
a. Laws passed and adopted in a small community
b. All of them
c. Religious rules that the followers practice
d. Bills passed and adopted by the Australian Parliament
Question 159 of 170
Which of the following regarding the Australian government structure is TRUE?
a. The King is elected in Australia
b. The Australian government is appointed by the King
c. The Australian citizens elect the govt officials
d. The Prime Minister is directly chosen by the King
Question 160 of 170
Which of the following earnings would tax be levied on?
a. All of them
b. All investments
c. Salary wages
d. Commercial transactions
Question 161 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE in regards to paying taxes in Australia?
a. Mandatory
b. Optional
c. Unlawful
d. Deportable
Question 162 of 170
Who is responsible for hospitals and health services?
a. All of them share the responsibility
b. Local Government
c. The State or Territory Government
d. Federal Government
Question 163 of 170
Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
a. Signing all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law
b. The appointment of the Head of State
c. The appointment of state premiers
Question 164 of 170
Have Australians ever voted in referendums?
a. Yes occasionally
b. Yes, in every federal election
c. Yes, every 2 years
d. Never
Question 165 of 170
Which of the following belongs to a political party?
a. All politicians and employees of the government
b. Every Australian citizen
c. Everyone living in Australia
d. Most politicians
Question 166 of 170
Which of the following is an example of damaging the interests and security of Australia?
a. Protesting against a new government policy
b. Not buying home insurance coverage for your house
c. Refusing to work overtime hours in government jobs
d. Leaking sensitive or classified government documents online
Question 167 of 170
Who has jurisdiction on immigration and citizenship?
a. The state government
b. The federal government
c. The territory government
d. The King
Question 168 of 170
Who selects members of parliament and senators to be ministers within the Australian government?
a. The High Court Justices
b. The Prime Minister
c. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
d. All Australian citizens
Question 169 of 170
ls it legal to marry multiple people simultaneously in Australia?
a. Yes, if all the people involved are aware of situation
b. Yes, if they use different names on the marriages
c. Yes, if the head of household is wealthy enough to support all the partners
d. No, It is illegal to be married to multiple partners
Question 170 of 170
Which of the following is TRUE regarding voting in elections for local government?
a. Voting in local elections is optional in some states
b. There are no local government elections
c. Voting in local elections is mandatory in every state and territory
d. Voting in local elections is optional in every state and territory