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HASS- Australia's Government - Yr10, 2021
HASS- Australia's Government - Yr10, 2021
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1
The birth of modern Australia begins in 1788 with....
Start of WW1
Finding gold in NSW
Federation
Arrival of the First Fleet
2
The governor general can (in exceptional circumstances) sack the government?
Only over the Chritmas break
Only if they murder someone
NO
YES
3
Australia's system of government is a
all of 'em
representative democracy
parliamentary democracy
constitutional monarchy
4
The defence of Australia is the responsibility of the _______________ government
State
Federal
American
Local
5
In a constitutional monarchy....the monarch's powers are...
very limied
very big
limited to controlling rhe military
absolute
6
I'm the current GG....
Malcolm Turnball
Julia Gillard
David Hurley
Queen Elizabeth II
7
Who can vote?
Australian citizens only
People over 18
People over 18 and Australian citizens
Everyone in Australia
8
Libraries are, mainly the responsibility of the _______________ government
State
Local
Federal
Regional
9
Colour of the House of Representatives?
green
blue
red
yellowy
10
What is the Magna Carta?
a pod cast
A system
A book
A document
11
What is the purpose of Question Time in the Parliament?
Call on the government to explain its decisions and actions
To debate
To call on the government to explain its laws
To ask questions about Australia
12
Where was the Westminster system developed?
England
Canada
Australia
Japan
13
What does the
Westminster
system involve?
rules and laws
a system of government
a man, a motorbike and a sheep dog
A head of state, a parliament, citizens and workers
14
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
151 members
2 per state = 12
125 members
76 members
15
How many members are there in the House of Senate...
76 members
86 members
69 members
too many
16
Who is our current Governor General?
Sir David Smith
Malcolm Turnbull
Peter Cosgrove
David Hurley
17
What are the 3 levels of Government
Federal, State, and Local
Army, Navy, Airforce
Federal, State, and Territory
Federal, City, State
18
When was the Manga Carta created?
1215
2000
1896
1445
19
The joining together of the six Aussie colonies is....
Colonisation
Federation
Fenestration
Co-operation
20
WA only received self government in....
2001
1890
1788
1901
21
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Parliament?
All of the above
Scrutinises the actions of the Government
Represents the people of Australia
Makes and proposes bills/laws
22
School education is the responsibility of the ______________________ government
International
State
Federal
Local
23
Parks and Gardens are the responsibility of the ________ government
School
fedral
Local
state
24
Why is the Magna Carta important in today's society?
It created laws and rules
It set the law that everyone should be treated equally
It keeps peace between countries
it regulates the Internet
25
What does Parliament consist of?
Queen - GG + House of Senate + House of Representatives
House of Senate + House of Representatives
Prime minister and cabinet
Everyone who voted
26
At Federation the states...
all of them
gave some powers to the Commonwealth govt.
shared some powers with the Commonwealth govt.
kept some powers
27
What 3 roles does the Governor General have?
Ceremonial role, Constitutional role, Celebration role
Constitutional role, Campaign role, Civic role
Constitutional role, Ceremonial role, Civic role
Lead Army into battle, also cook & clean for them
28
Australia has a monarch, but is also....
democratic
totalitarian
communist
fascist
29
Medicare and health funding is the responsibility of the _________ government
state
local
Little
federal
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Colour of the Senate...
blue
red
green
yellowy
