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Australian democracy, constitution and federation
Australian democracy, constitution and federation
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What year did the Australian constitution take effect?
1902
1899
1901
1900
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What was one reason for federation
Immigration
The Labor Movement
Queensland Cane Farmers
British Tradition
3
Who is considered to be the father of federation in Australia?
George Turner
Henry Parkes
Edmund Barton
Alfred Deakin
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Which state was originally not part of the Constitution Act in January 1901?
TAS
SA
WA
NSW
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What is one item that Federal Government is not responsible for?
foreign affairs
defence
education
trade
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Where was the ceremony for federation held in 1901?
Bicentennial Park
Hyde Park
Centennial Park
Wentworth Park
7
The constitution can only be changed in Australia by
A Referendum
Challenging the High Court
A public Announcement
The Privy Council
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What is one item that local government is not responsible for?
road maintenance
garbage collection
forestry
building regulations
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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?
Henry Parkes
Alfred Deakin
Edmund Barton
George Turner
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Who is the Queen's representative in Australia?
Prime Minister
Governor- General
Governor
Minister for Constitution
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What is one item that state government is responsible for?
social security
currency
health
industrial relations
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On what date did Australia become a nation?
26th July 1901
Jan 1 1910
Jan 26 1788
1st Jan 1901
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What year was a successful referendum held?
1977
1999
1951
1922
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Which was not a reason to support federation
Defence
Nationalism
British Tradition
Trade and Taxes
