Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 5

What are the special powers of the Governor-General called?

• Executive powers
• Legislative powers
• Reserve powers
• Judicial powers

Who is the head of state in Australia?

• The Prime Minister
• The President
• The King of Australia
• The Governor-General

Who serves as the representative of the Head of State in Australia?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Premier
• Chief Justice

Who serves as the representative of the Head of State in each Australian state?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Premier
• Governor

Who holds the position of the leader of the Australian Government?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Premier
• Chief Justice

Which title is given to the leader of a state government in Australia?

• Prime Minister
• Governor-General
• Premier
• Chief Justice

Which title is commonly given to the leader of a territory government in Australia?

• Prime Minister
• Premier
• Chief Minister
• Governor-General

Who in Australia is typically chosen by a government leader to be responsible for an area of government?

• Prime Minister
• Government Minister
• Senator
• Governor-General

Who is considered an elected representative in the Australian Parliament?

• Governor
• Member of Parliament (MP)
• Governor-General
• Premier

Who is an elected representative of a state or territory in the Australian Parliament?

• Prime Minister
• Premier
• Governor
• Senator

Which Australian leader is responsible for leading the government and representing the nation internationally?

• Premier
• Governor
• Prime Minister
• Senator

Which role corresponds to the leader of a local government in Australia?

• Chief Justice
• Speaker of the House
• Mayor or Shire President
• Chief of Defense

Who is an elected member of a local council in Australia?

• Mayor
• Prime Minister
• Governor
• Councillor

Which leadership role is specifically associated with local council representation in Australia?

• Premier
• Senator
• Councillor
• Chief Justice

Who makes up the Australian Government?

• State Governments
• Members of Parliament
• Local Councils
• Judiciary

What are the two Houses of the Australian Parliament?

• Legislative Assembly and Senate
• House of Lords and House of Commons
• House of Representatives and Senate
• Upper House and Below House

How do Australian citizens participate in federal elections?

• Direct appointment
• Lottery selection
• Appointment by State Governors
• Voting for Representatives

What is another term for the Australian Government?

• Regional Government
• Commonwealth Government
• Provincial Government
• Municipal Government

What is another term for the Australian Government?

• State Government
• Commonwealth Government
• Local Government
• Territory Government

How many Houses make up the Australian Parliament?

• One
• Three
• Four
• Two