Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 7
State and territory governments in Australia are based in their respective capital cities.
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Prime Minister
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Governor-General
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Premier
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Governor
Who appoints the Administrator in the Northern Territory?
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Prime Minister
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Premier
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Governor-General
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Governor
What role is similar to that of a state Governor in the Northern Territory?
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Premier
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Administrator
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Prime Minister
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Governor-General
In which territory is an Administrator appointed instead of a Governor?
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Victoria
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Queensland
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Northern Territory
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New South Wales
Which government entity in Australia possesses the power to pass laws independently?
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Both states and territories
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States only
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Territories only
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Neither states nor territories
In Australia, whose laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government?
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States
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Territories
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Both states and territories
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Neither states nor territories
Who is elected by Australian citizens in state and territory elections to become a member of the parliament?
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Prime Minister
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Mayor
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Chief Justice
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State or territory representative
What role do elected representatives play after winning in state and territory elections?
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Executive branch leaders
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Local community organizers
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Judges in federal courts
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Members of the military
What is responsible for planning and delivering services in local government areas?
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State Government
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Federal Government
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Local Council
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Territory Government
What term may be used to refer to local government areas?
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Provinces
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Boroughs
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Cantons
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Municipalities
Who is elected by citizens in each local government area?
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State Governors
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Federal Representatives
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Local Councillors
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Mayors
In which areas are states and the Northern Territory divided?
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Districts
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Regions
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Counties
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Local Government Areas
What distinguishes the three levels of government in providing services?
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Uniform responsibilities
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Shared services
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Overlapping jurisdictions
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Different service roles
How do the responsibilities of the three government levels typically relate?
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Fully independent
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Largely overlapping
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Centralized control
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Minimal coordination
Which term is used to describe parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party?
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Non-partisans
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Unaffiliated
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Independents
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Unaligned
In Australia, what freedom do people have regarding political parties?
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Mandatory affiliation
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Limited choices
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Restricted membership
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Freedom to join
What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Government?
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Approving ministerial appointments
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Forming the Cabinet
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Leading the parliamentary opposition
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Leading the government
Who approves the appointment of the Prime Minister and ministers in Australia?
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Cabinet
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Senate
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House of Representatives
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Governor-General
What is the primary responsibility of government ministers in Australia?
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Leading the opposition
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Forming policies
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Representing the Governor-General
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Overseeing specific areas of government (portfolios)
Which body is considered the key decision-making body of the Australian Government?
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House of Representatives
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Senate
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Cabinet
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Leader of the Opposition
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