Australia Government

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1 point

Who has the REAL power in Australia's government?

elected representatives

governor-general

the Queen of England

1 point

It is believed that Australia was the first place to use ____ ballots for voting.

color-coded

secret

computerized

televised

1 point

Australia's Parliament is bicameral. This means

its members serve for 2 years

it has 2 houses in the legislature

they vote twice on every matter

it meets only every 2 years

1 point

A federal government is one in which

national and state governments share power

there is a governor-general

the queen of Britain rules

there is a bicameral legislature

1 point

Which European country does Australia have strong ties and history with?

United Kingdom

Germany

Austria

Spain

France

1 point

Which is true of the role of citizens in Australia?

All citizens 18 or older are required to vote.

Women do not have the right to vote in all states.

Aboriginal people still lack the right to vote.

Citizens are not legally required to vote.

1 point

Which best describes the government of Australia?

absolute monarchy

presidential democracy

parliamentary democracy

a theocracy

1 point

The government of Australia has all of the following features EXCEPT

a queen as head of state

a president

a prime minister

a judicial branch

1 point

Australia's national government is organized into 3 branches - the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

True

False

10.

1 point

Which is FALSE about Australia's geography? (You can view a map of this.)

Australia is located in the southeast hemisphere.

Australia is located between the Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Australia is the smallest of the 7 continents.

Australia is north of Asia.

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