The separation of powers in the Australian Constitution establishes the independence between

Judiciary, legislature and executive

For a government to be representative...

it must be answerable to the people

A referendum is passed when...

at least 4 states say "yes, more the 50% of voters say "yes"

What is outlined in s109 of the Australian Constitution?

Commonwealth law overrides State law

How many Referendums in Australia have been successful?

of the past 44, 8 have been successful

Just outcomes are those that are:

legally right (conform to the law)

When Australia became one nation, with one government

Which of the following is one of the main aims of the High Court of Australia?

To protect the Constitution, To exercise its original jurisdiction

What happened in the 1967 referendum?

Aboriginals protest to be counted in the census.

Principle that all individuals are subject to and equal before the law

Section 128 of the Australian Constitution states:

how the Constitution can be altered

How many Senators represent each State and Territory?

12 for each state and 2 for each territory

The main reason the Murri Court was introduced was because

Ratio of indigenous people in jail was too high

The Australian Constitution is

A set of rules and principles guiding Australia's governance

just and equitable outcomes, aims that outcomes are:

equal, fair & proper in the circumstances, balances rights & freedoms

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1
Which level of government is responsible for: maintaining parks, Libraries, rubbish collection?
All of the above
Local
Federal
State
2
How many seats are there in the House of Representatives?
141
151
161
171
3
Who is Australia's current Prime Minister?
Scott Morrison
Julia Gillard
Steve Irwin
Tony Abbott
4
The separation of powers in the Australian Constitution establishes the independence between
Barristers, judges and juries.
Judiciary, legislature and executive
Local, district and supreme courts.
Local, state and federal governments
5
The branch of government which interprets laws.
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
6
For a government to be representative...
it must be answerable to the pineapple
it must be answerable to the police
it must be answerable to the people
it must not be answerable to the people
7
One challenge of changing the Constitution - how the voters perceive the motivation underpinning the Question
True
False
8
A referendum is passed when...
at least 4 states say "yes
at least 3 states say "yes"
All states say "yes"
more the 50% of voters say "yes"
9
What is outlined in s109 of the Australian Constitution?
Telecommunication powers
Residual state powers
Commonwealth law overrides State law
State law overrides Commonwealth law
10
What does the separation of powers do?
Prevent tyranny
Gives each branch balanced power
All of the above
Provides Checks and balances
11
The 1999 referendum was not passed
False
True
12
The branch of government which carries out or administers the laws
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
13
How many Referendums in Australia have been successful?
of the past 44, 8 have been successful
of the past 8, 0 have been successful
of the past 44, 6 have been successful
of the past 100, 10 have been successful
14
Just outcomes are those that are:
legally right (conform to the law)
None of the above
habitually right
interpreted in their own way
15
An offence heard by the Murri Court must fall within the jurisdiction of the
High Court
Magistrate court
Supreme Court
Family Court
16
How many referendum have failed?
40
38
36
37
17
What was Federation?
When Australia allowed women to vote
When England decided to send convict over to Australia
When Australia became one nation, with one government
18
One challenge of changing the constitution - referendum must pass with double majority
False
True
19
Which of the following is one of the main aims of the High Court of Australia?
To overlook other courts
To protect the Constitution
Govern the role of lower courts
To exercise its original jurisdiction
20
Who has the role to interpret statute law to ensure that just and equitable outcomes occur?
Prosecutors
Police
Judges and Magistrates
Politicians
21
What is the role of the High Court?
All of the above
Deciding the correct interpretation of Australia’s laws
Law-making
Deciding the correct application of Australia’s laws
22
What happened in the 1967 referendum?
Aboriginals protest for the same pay as white people.
Aboriginals protest for Equality
Aboriginals protest to be counted in the census.
Aboriginals protest for freedom.
23
The referendum on whether Australia should become a republic was held in
1999
2000
1997
1998
24
A main concern with the Murri court includes
Indigenous people are given too much help
It is expensive
It is too lenient
it is not equal for all Australians
25
An electoral system where people vote for others to be their voice
Rule of law
Representative government
Separation of powers
Responsible government
26
What is rule of law?
All individuals are equal, except Police and Politicians
Principle that all individuals are subject to and equal before the law
All individuals are equal, unless you're a child
Another word for parliamentary sovereignty
27
What is the name of the document that sets out the rules and responsibilities of government?
Constant
Conscription
Constitution
Considerations
28
Who was Australia’s first Prime Minister?
Edward Barton
Edward Borton
Scott Morrison
Edmund Barton
29
The word 'democracy' has it's origins in which language?
German
Greek
Italian
French
30
Before a law is passed in parliament house it is called a.......
note
letter
bill
order
31
Where is the Australian Parliament House located?
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
Sydney
32
Which level of government is responsible for schools, education, public transport and hospitals
All of the above
State
Federal
Local
33
When parliament gives power to other people and organisations, this is called...
Enabling legislation
Bureaucratic procedures
Delegated legislation
The legislative process
34
Section 128 of the Australian Constitution states:
the specific powers of the Commonwealth
how the High Court can interpret the Constitution
how the Constitution can be altered
the specific prohibitions placed on the states and the Cth
35
How many Senators represent each State and Territory?
12 for each state and 2 for each territory
10 for all states and territories
10 for each state and 2 for each territory
36
Qld has which type of government
Bicameral
Canoncameral
Unicameral
Nikoncameral
37
The NT and ACT are treated like states in a referendum
False
True
38
Which of the following do Australians directly vote into office?
the Prime Minister
A member of parliament
The governor-general
the Queen
39
The main reason the Murri Court was introduced was because
Cost of standard courts was too high
Ratio of indigenous people in jail was too high
Cultural and language barriers of regular courts
The court system was too congested
40
How many referendum have their been
41
42
44
43
41
The Constitution provides for the process of a referendum in this section:
s.109
s.116
s.51
s.128
42
The Australian Constitution is
A set of rules and principles guiding Australia's governance
Signed by countries or international organisations
A part of common law
A document that sets out the basic rights or freedoms
43
Equitable outcomes are those that are:
even & impartial
All of the above
impartial and fair outcomes
Balances rule of law & rights of individuals & society
44
The jurisdiction of the Murri Court is
Federal
State
Carindale
Local
45
High Court decisions are
obligatory
all of the above
legally binding
Final
46
One challenge of changing the Constitution - proposed change must first be supported by both houses of the federal Govt.
False
True
47
Which form of persuasion is not accepted during an election in Australia?
Debates
Television ads
Protests
Force and intimidation
48
Branch of government that makes laws.
Judicial
Legislative
Executive
49
just and equitable outcomes, aims that outcomes are:
equal, fair & proper in the circumstances, balances rights & freedoms
equal, fair and proper in the circumstances, creates imbalance of rights
unequal, fair and proper in the circumstances, balances rights & freedoms
equal, fair and inproper in the circumstances, balances rights & freedoms
50
In a democracy, power lies with the
prime minister
queen
people
government
51
Who represents the queen in Australia's government?
president
senate
prime minister
governor-general
52
What is the 1st main stage in holding a referendum?
Australians vote
Information is provided to voters
Case committees are formed
A Bill is passed by Parliament
53
Examples of Mechanisms of holding Govt.'s responsible for their actions:
All of the above
encouraging free press
Inquiry or royal commissions
right to access information
54
A government which requires another party to join them so they have power is called
a minority government
a single majority
a double minority
a double majority
55
In what year did Australia become a federation?
1801
1901
2001
1109
56
Which of the following situations fulfils the double majority provision?
Maj. of voters in 4 states, 48% of Australian voters
Maj. of voters is 3 states, 66% of Australian voters
Maj. of voters in 4 states, 51% of Australian voters
57
What is a Referendum?
An election to choose a new Prime Minister
A person who controls a football match
When politicians meet in parliament
A vote to change the Constitution
58
Why do we have division of powers?
So federal and local don't fight
So the levels don't get mixed up
So each level deals with issues suited to power and size
So one group/ person doesn't get all the power
59
Which document first established the principle of the rule of law?
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
60
A referendum is:
A voting system
A rule
A type of government
61
In 1946 Australia had a referendum that looked at what?
Choose another Prime Minister
Social service benefits for returned soliders'
Increasing size of Commonwealth
Becoming a republic
62
What kind of democracy do we have in Australia?
Substitution
Representative
Realistic
Monarcy
63
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Federal Government?
rubbish collection
Defence - army, navy
Immigration
Taxation
64
A specialist Qld court for indigenous people is
Murri Court
Murray Court
Murre Court
Murie Court
65
The division of powers refers to
ensuring that no one group has too much power
which law-making body has the power to make a law
66
What is the highest level of court in Australia called?
Supreme
Local
High
Even higher
67
An accountable Government is one that
Answers to themselves
Answers to its citizens
relies on themselves
relies on others
68
The successful referendum had the affect of:
High Court action being initiated
Altering the words of the Constitution
Removing the power from the states relating to aborigines
69
What is it called when you are required by law to vote?
Compulsory voting
Secret ballot
Unacceptable voting
Preferential voting
70
Ways in which the Government can be held accountable:
all of the above
inquiry/royal commissions
parliamentary committees
whistleblowers
71
Section 51 of the Australian Constitution deals with
restricting powers to the different levels of government
inconsistency of laws
disqualifying an electoral candidate
referendum
72
One challenge of changing the constitution - how the Questions are put to voters
False
True
73
What are the three levels of government ?
Local, state and Britain
First, second and third
Local, state and federal
Parliament, House of Representatives, Senate

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