Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 4

Who serves as the representative of the King in Australia?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Head of Parliament
• Chief Justice

Who represents the King in a role similar to the Governor-General in states?

• Prime Minister
• Chief Justice
• Governor
• Mayor

Which official in a state mirrors the role of the Governor-General for the King?

• Chief Minister
• Speaker of the Assembly
• State Secretary
• Governor

In the context of state governance, who is the counterpart to the Governor- General?

• Chief Justice
• Chief Minister
• Governor
• President

In a constitutional monarchy, where does the King live?

• Australia
• Delegated residence
• Governor-General's residence
• United Kingdom

What document guides the King's actions in a constitutional monarchy?

• Royal Decree
• Monarch's Mandate
• Constitutional Charter
• Constitution

What role does the King play in Australia's constitutional monarchy?

• Direct governance
• Head of Government
• Symbolic Head of State
• Legislative authority

Who is the leader of the Australian Government in the constitutional monarchy system?

• Queen Elizabeth II
• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Chief Justice

Which traditions influence the Australian system of parliamentary democracy?

• Asian and African
• British and North American
• European and South American
• Middle Eastern and Oceanian

What role does the King play in the Australian constitutional monarchy?

• Head of Government
• Head of State
• Chief Justice
• Commander-in-Chief

What is the primary responsibility of the Governor-General in relation to legislation?

• Drafting bills
• Voting on bills
• Signing bills into law (Royal Assent)
• Rejecting bills

In addition to legislative functions, what ceremonial role does the Governor-General perform?

• Chief Justice
• Commander-in-Chief
• Head of Parliament
• Chief Diplomat

What authority does the Governor-General have in the appointment process of government officials?

• Direct appointment
• Veto power
• Ceremonial approval
• Legislative confirmation

When does the Governor-General play a key role in initiating a federal election?

• Announcing candidacy
• Approving campaign ads
• Dissolving Parliament
• Counting votes

What role does the Governor-General play in the Australian Defence Force?

• Military strategist
• Chief of Staff
• Commander-in-Chief
• Defense Minister

In which capacity does the Governor-General act as per the Constitution?

• Part of the government
• Neutral and non-partisan
• Legislative decision-maker
• Political party leader

What role does the Governor-General play in the appointment process?

• Appoints state officials
• Appoints federal judges
• Approves Australian Government appointments
• Nominates ministers

When does the Governor-General initiate the federal election process?

• Every year
• Based on public opinion
• As per political preference
• Starts the process for a federal election

Who serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?

• Prime Minister
• Minister of Defence
• Governor-General
• Chief Justice

What are the special powers of the Governor-General, known as 'reserve powers'?

• Economic policymaking
• Judicial appointments
• Ceremonial duties
• Specific circumstances