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Australian Government Quiz includes questions on: -government -history of government -the two houses -roles of government

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1
Who is Australia's current Prime Minister?
John Howard
Barry Hall
Steve Irwin
Anthony Albanese
2
Which level of government is responsible for taxation and defence?
State
Federal
Local
Regional
3
In what year did the separate colonies federate to form Australia?
1889
1901
2000
1788
4
How many states and territories do we have in Australia?
2 States, 6 Territories
7 States, No Territores
6 States, 2 Territories
4 States, 3 Territories
5
What is a Referendum?
a direct vote by the electorate on a single political question
the creation of a new Australian law in the courts
a proposal for a new law, or to significantly change an existing law
a vote for a new Prime Minister
6
What is a government?
The head of state.
A football team.
A group of people elected to run a country.
The person who runs a country.
7
Australia has a democratic system of government. Democracy is best described as:
People work together to make the best choice for the country
One leader makes all the rules without asking the people
A Prime Minister makes all the rules by themselves
A leader is elected by the people to make the decisions
8
Which of the following is NOT an Australian political party?
Labor Party
Communist Party
The Greens
Liberal Party
9
Where is the Australian Parliament House located?
ACT
Sydeny
Perth
Canberra
10
A member of Parliament who has a portfolio to look after is referred to as:
Person of Note
A minister
A backbencher
A VIP