Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 7

State and territory governments in Australia are based in their respective capital cities.

  • Prime Minister
  • Governor-General
  • Premier
  • Governor
The Governor represents the King of Australia in each state.

Who appoints the Administrator in the Northern Territory?

  • Prime Minister
  • Premier
  • Governor-General
  • Governor
The Administrator in the Northern Territory is appointed by the Governor-General.

What role is similar to that of a state Governor in the Northern Territory?

  • Premier
  • Administrator
  • Prime Minister
  • Governor-General
The Administrator in the Northern Territory has responsibilities similar to a state Governor.

In which territory is an Administrator appointed instead of a Governor?

  • Victoria
  • Queensland
  • Northern Territory
  • New South Wales
In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed instead of a state Governor.

Which government entity in Australia possesses the power to pass laws independently?

  • Both states and territories
  • States only
  • Territories only
  • Neither states nor territories
States, recognized by the Constitution, have the authority to pass laws independently.

In Australia, whose laws can be altered or revoked by the Australian Government?

  • States
  • Territories
  • Both states and territories
  • Neither states nor territories
While states have constitutional recognition, self-governing territories can have their laws altered or revoked by the Australian Government.

Who is elected by Australian citizens in state and territory elections to become a member of the parliament?

  • Prime Minister
  • Mayor
  • Chief Justice
  • State or territory representative
In state and territory elections, Australian citizens vote to elect representatives who become members of the relevant state or territory parliament.

What role do elected representatives play after winning in state and territory elections?

  • Executive branch leaders
  • Local community organizers
  • Judges in federal courts
  • Members of the military
Elected representatives in state and territory elections become members of the relevant parliament and play roles in the executive branch of the government.

What is responsible for planning and delivering services in local government areas?

  • State Government
  • Federal Government
  • Local Council
  • Territory Government
Local councils are responsible for planning and delivering services within their respective local government areas.

What term may be used to refer to local government areas?

  • Provinces
  • Boroughs
  • Cantons
  • Municipalities
Local government areas may be called municipalities in addition to cities, shires, and towns.

Who is elected by citizens in each local government area?

  • State Governors
  • Federal Representatives
  • Local Councillors
  • Mayors
Citizens in local government areas vote to elect their local councillors to represent them.

In which areas are states and the Northern Territory divided?

  • Districts
  • Regions
  • Counties
  • Local Government Areas
States and the Northern Territory are divided into local government areas, which can be cities, shires, towns, or municipalities.

What distinguishes the three levels of government in providing services?

  • Uniform responsibilities
  • Shared services
  • Overlapping jurisdictions
  • Different service roles
Each level of government generally offers distinct services.

How do the responsibilities of the three government levels typically relate?

  • Fully independent
  • Largely overlapping
  • Centralized control
  • Minimal coordination
While some responsibilities overlap, each level usually has unique roles in service provision.

Which term is used to describe parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party?

  • Non-partisans
  • Unaffiliated
  • Independents
  • Unaligned
Parliamentarians who do not belong to any political party are referred to as ‘independents’.

In Australia, what freedom do people have regarding political parties?

  • Mandatory affiliation
  • Limited choices
  • Restricted membership
  • Freedom to join
Australians are free to join a political party if they choose to exercise their political affiliation.

What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Government?

  • Approving ministerial appointments
  • Forming the Cabinet
  • Leading the parliamentary opposition
  • Leading the government
The Leader of the Opposition leads the party or coalition with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives.

Who approves the appointment of the Prime Minister and ministers in Australia?

  • Cabinet
  • Senate
  • House of Representatives
  • Governor-General
The Governor-General approves the appointment of the Prime Minister and ministers.

What is the primary responsibility of government ministers in Australia?

  • Leading the opposition
  • Forming policies
  • Representing the Governor-General
  • Overseeing specific areas of government (portfolios)
Ministers are responsible for specific areas of government known as portfolios.

Which body is considered the key decision-making body of the Australian Government?

  • House of Representatives
  • Senate
  • Cabinet
  • Leader of the Opposition
The Cabinet, comprising ministers with the most important portfolios, is the key decision-making body of the government.
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