Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 1

What type of government does Australia have?

• Monarchy
• Parliamentary democracy
• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy

How are laws made in Australia's parliamentary democracy?

• By a single leader
• Australian Electoral Commission
• By the parliament
• By the military

What role do citizens play in running the country in Australia?

• No role
• Advisory role only
• Decision-making in the parliament
• Active participation through voting

Who is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?

• Political parties
• Australian citizens
• The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• The government

What is the consequence of not enrolling correctly in Australia?

• Loss of citizenship
• Inability to vote
• Exclusion from public services
• Fine imposition

In Australia, who maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll?

• Political parties
• The government
• The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• Independent organizations

What ensures the secrecy of the vote in Australian elections?

• Public disclosure
• Voting in person
• Social media monitoring
• Secret ballot system

Who has the power to influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)?

• Political parties
• Australian citizens
• People in government
• Independent organizations

What is the purpose of compulsory voting in Australia?

• To generate revenue
• To promote political parties
• To ensure public participation
• To limit voter choices

What happens if you do not vote in an Australian election without a valid reason?

• Verbal warning
• Loss of citizenship
• Exclusion from public services
• Fine imposition

Who determines the eligibility of Australian citizens to vote?

• The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
• Political parties
• The government
• Independent organizations

How can Australian citizens influence government policy?

• By participating in protests
• By boycotting products
• Through contacting elected representatives
• Ignoring political processes

What is a recommended method for citizens to suggest law changes?

• Engaging in civil disobedience
• Posting on social media
• Contacting elected representatives
• Ignoring political processes

How can citizens actively participate in forming government policies?

• Avoiding involvement in political discussions
• Joining community organizations
• Remaining silent on policy matters
• Ignoring elected representatives

What is a key aspect of the relationship between citizens and elected representatives?

• Schools
• Elected representatives imposing decisions
• Considering citizen suggestions
• Limiting citizen access to information

In shaping laws and policies, what role does contacting elected representatives play?

• No impact on policy decisions
• Sole responsibility of government officials
• Encouraging civil disobedience
• A way for citizens to voice concerns

What was a major challenge faced by the Australian colonies before 1901?

• Lack of self-governance
• Slow and expensive trade between colonies
• Strong systems of defense
• Unified constitution

What was a consequence of the separate colonies having their own constitutions?

• Efficient law enforcement across borders
• Strong systems of defense
• Unified immigration policies
• Difficulty in enforcing laws across borders

Which area posed challenges due to the lack of coordination between colonies?

• Immigration
• Defense
• Postage
• Trade and transport

What characterized the relationship between the Australian colonies?

• Strong collaboration
• Unified laws
• Mutual defense pacts
• Difficulties and challenges