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Civics and Citizenship Year 10
Civics and Citizenship Year 10
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Test your knowledge on the government systems and political structures of Australia and Indonesia
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1
How has the meaning of 'adult' changed?
Lowered to 18
Remains 21
Depends on context
Not applicable
2
What is Indonesia's executive arm?
The Senate
The Ministers
The president and cabinet
The Queen
3
When was the Republic of Indonesia declared?
1950
1949
1955
1945
4
What is Indonesia's upper house called?
The Senate
The Ministers
The Cabinet
The People’s Representative Council
5
How many members in Australia's House of Representatives?
300
200
250
150
6
Does the High Court interpret laws?
Not applicable
No
Depends on context
Yes
7
What is the role of the Australian High Court?
Final Court of appeal
Resolving legal disputes relating to constitutional matters
Interpreting the Australian Constitution
All of the above
8
How is power shared in Australia's federal system?
national and state
Australia has a unitary system
Australian and national
national and provinces
9
In Australia the Executive
manages the country's laws
makes laws
enforces legislation
10
Did Australia become a republic in 1972?
False
Not applicable
Depends on context
True
11
Who exercises executive power in Australia?
The Prime Minster
The Crown
The Parliament
The Crown, Prime Minister and Ministers
12
In the Australian federal system of government:
central parliament & 6 states with separate jurisdictions
central government allocates power to the states as needed
a central government has supreme law-making powers
power is divided equally between Commonwealth and states
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How long are the terms of office in the Australian House of Representatives?
4years
3 years
2years
6years
14
What is the voting age in Indonesia?
18
20
19
17
15
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Immigration
Federal Power
State Power
Local Power
16
What is Indonesia's executive arm?
The president and cabinet
The Senate
The Ministers
The Queen
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The 1967 Referendum..
Gave Indigenous people citizenship
Gave Indigenous people equality
Gave Indigenous people the right to vote
Counted Indigenous people in the census
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Australia has something called the separation of powers. The separation of powers ensures:
All of the above
Checks and balances are kept on those in power.
Power is distributed equally
No one group or body has total control over Australia
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Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Law Enforcement
Federal Power
Local Power
State Power
20
What is Australia's executive arm?
The Senate
The Queen
The Governor General and Cabinet
The High Court
21
Where can you find the preamble in the Constitution?
At the end
At the beginning
With the Bill of Rights
In the middle
22
Which document outlines the role of the Parliament, the Executive and the Judiciary in Australia?
Hansard
Standing orders
Magna Carta
Australian Constitution
23
What does an independent judiciary mean in Australia?
The courts operate separately from the government
The Prime Minister has the power to remove judges at any time
Judges must follow the governments instructions when making decisions
Judges can be influenced by political parties when ruling on cases
24
The United Nations function is to...
resolve disputes and promote peace throughout all the world's nations.
explore the ocean.
defeat terrorism.
defend the Globe against Alien invasion.
25
Which house of parliament drafts laws in Indonesia?
The Senate
The Regional Representatives Council
The Regional Council of Representatives
The People’s Consultative Assembly
26
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Public Transport
Local Power
State Power
Federal Power
27
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Defence
Federal Power
State Power
Local Power
28
Which of the following fundamental principles underpins democracy?
Certain groups within society are entitled to more privileges than others
International agreements are the primary drivers of national policy.
The people have the power to make the decisions.
Government operates without the consent or participation of the governed.
29
What does Australia's judiciary do?
Puts parliamentary laws into action
Makes judgements on parliamentary laws
Makes and changes laws
Nothing, it doesn't exist
30
What is the definition of a Republic?
A king and queen have absolute rule.
The people (citizens) are directly in charge of the government.
Supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
The senate makes all of the decisions
31
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Foreign Affairs
Federal Power
Local Power
State Power
32
The main function of the Legislature is to...
decide whether the law has been broken
administer the laws and carry out the business of government
Make and amend laws
to argue a lot
33
How long are the terms of office in the Senate?
4years
3 years
2years
6 years
34
What is the voting age in Indonesia?
20
19
17
18
35
To uphold democratic values, a government should:
Allow torture as punishment
Restrict fair trials.
Limit free speech
Ensure fair and equal services.
36
The general aim of the Millenial Development Goals is to
Tackle poverty, education and human rights.
Increase the use of tariffs and trade agreements.
Increase high school graduation rates worldwide.
Create democratic governments worldwide.
37
Can some laws in Indonesia be influenced by religion?
No
Yes
Depends on context
Not applicable
38
Is Indonesia ruled by a monarch?
Yes
Not applicable
No
Depends on context
39
Definition of judiciary
a system of courts of law and the judges who preside over them
unmatched in quality or type
having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect.
a person who makes laws; a member of a legislative body.
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Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Recreational Facilities
State Power
Local Power
Federal Power
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Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Regulate Trade
State Power
Concurrent Power
Federal Power
42
What type of government does Australia have?
democratic monarchy
constitutional monarchy
absolute monarchy
republican monarchy
43
What is the definition of a democracy?
Ruled by a group of people.
Ruled by a king and queen
People that have the power to make decisions
One person has complete control
44
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Waste Collection
Federal Power
Local Power
State Power
45
In Australia, the Judiciary's highest jurisdiction is the High Court of Australia.
False
True
46
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Postal Services
Local Power
State Power
Federal Power
47
True/False. A referendum is the only way the Australian Constitution can be altered.
False
True
48
In the Australian federal system of government:
There is one central Parliament & 6 state Parliaments
The Central govt gives power to the states according to need
Power is divided equally between Commonwealth and State Govs
There is one central govt with supreme law-making powers
49
Did Australia become a republic in 1972?
Not applicable
Maybe
True
False
50
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Education
Local Power
Federal Power
State Power
51
As an original member of the United Nations, Australia has committed itself to passing laws that uphold what?
The Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration
Human Rights
Human Rights Covenant
52
3 levels of Indonesian Government
National, Provincial, District
Federal, State, Local
Federal, District, Local
Provincial, State, District
53
Separation of powers in Australia...
Prevents executive, legislature or judiciary from having absolute power.
Is a principle that is important in dictatorships.
Stops the three branches from talking to each other.
Ensures no members of the legislature are in the executive.
54
The United Nations ___ human rights as their main priority.
consider
believe
regard
think
mean
55
Is it true some Indonesian laws are religious?
False
True
Not sure
Depends on context
56
The Judiciary in Australia means:
The Parliament
The Premier
The Legal system, including courts
The Governor General
57
What is Indonesia's upper house called?
The Ministers
The Cabinet
The Senate
The People’s Representative Council
58
In a legal context, what constitutes an "adult person"?
Over 16 years
Over 21 years
Depends on context
Over 18 years
59
Which of the following is a feature of the Westminster system?
The Prime Minister is directly elected by the Australian people
The Senate functions primarily as a symbolic and advisory body.
The Governor-General is elected by a joint sitting of parliament.
There are two houses of parliament and a monarch as their representative.
60
How many people in the House of Representatives Australia
150
144
163
151
61
Federal Power, State Power, or Local Power: Hospitals
State Power
Federal Power
Local Power
62
Which part drafts and passes laws in Indonesia?
The Regional Council of Representatives
The Regional Representatives Council
The People’s Consultative Assembly
The Senate
63
When was the Republic of Indonesia declared?
1949
1955
1945
1950
64
What type of government does Australia have?
constitutional monarchy
democratic monarchy
absolute monarchy
republican monarchy
65
Does Australia have a secular government?
Yes
Depends on context
No
Not applicable
66
What is a referendum?
A vote to change the Prime Minister
A vote to change the Australian Constitution
A vote to change the political parties
A vote to change the government
67
The Australian House of Representatives
has 226 members
has 150 members and is the house of government
has 76 members and is the upper house
has red furnishings
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What voting system elects Australian Senate members?
Donkey voting
First-past-the-post
Proportionate representation
Preferential voting
