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What is the term used for a government formed by representatives elected by the public ?

Dictatorship
Democracy
Inequality
None of the above

A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.

What is the term used for a proposal made by a member of the Australian Parliament to introduce a new law or change an existing one?

Motion
Motion
Bill
Resolution

Explanation

If a member of the Australian Parliament proposes to introduce a new law or change an existing one, this proposal is called a ‘Bill’.

What governing system does Australia follow?

King rule
Parliamentary democracy
Queen rule
None of the above

Explanation

Australia’s system of government is a parliamentary democracy. This means that all Australians are involved in how the country is governed.

What does the five-pointed white star of the flag of Torres Strait Islands symbolise?

A symbol of peace
A symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders
The island groups in the Torres Strait

Explanation

The points of the white star represent the island groups in the Torres Strait.

Australians who feature in the electoral roll are not allowed to be part of a jury.

True
False

Explanation

Jury service is a responsibility for Australian citizens aged 18 years or over. A jury is a group of ordinary Australian men and women who listen to the evidence in a court case and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

Any Australian who is on the electoral roll may be called to serve on a jury.

What is the name of the capital city of Queensland?

Sydney
Brisbane
Canberra
Hobart

Explanation

Brisbane is Queensland’s capital city.

What is the maximum number of representatives elected to the Senate from every state in Australia?

Explanation

The states are equally represented in the Senate, regardless of their population size. There are 12 representatives elected from each state.

What type of government rule is seen in Australia?

Democracy
Capitalist
Communist
None of the above

Explanation

Government by the people through elected representatives.

Who holds the power to change existing laws and make new ones in Australia?

Queen
Parliament
Court
None of the above

Explanation

The Australian Parliament makes and changes laws to benefit the nation.

State and territory parliaments make their own laws in a similar way.

Choose the correct number of Australian states from the choices below:

Explanation

The Commonwealth of Australia is a federation of states and territories. There are six states and two mainland territories.

What is the term used to describe the act of carrying or buying drugs illegally for the purpose of selling?

Drug trafficking
Consuming drugs
Drug therapy
None of the above

Explanation

drug trafficking:

Carrying or buying drugs to sell illegally.

Which type of governing power does the authority to put laws into practice fall under?

Executive power
Legislative power
Judicial power
None of the above

Explanation

Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes the Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General. Ministers are responsible for government departments.

The appointment of the Northern Territory’s administrator is done by the

Governor
Prime Minister
Governor-General
King

Explanation

In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General.

What do you pledge at the citizenship ceremony?

Share Australia's capitalist beliefs, respect people rights and liberties, uphold and obey Australian laws
Share Australia's communist beliefs, respect people rights and liberties, uphold and obey Australian laws
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey.
None of the above

Explanation

From this time forward, under God,*
I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
whose democratic beliefs I share,
whose rights and liberties I respect, and
whose laws I will uphold and obey.

* A person may choose whether or not to use the words ‘under God’.

Name the nationality of the people who first established their colony in Australia?

British
Canadians
Japanese
Chinese

Explanation

New South Wales was the first colony established by the British.

Which city is the capital of Northern Territory?

Perth
Darwin
Brisbane
Canberra

Explanation

Darwin is the capital city of Northern Territory (NT).

Name the colours present in the uniform worn by the national or the Australian sports teams.

Gold and white
Gold and green
Gold and blue
Gold and red

Explanation

The uniforms of our national sports teams are usually green and gold.

What does freedom of speech signify?

It allows people to write what they think
It allows people to say and discuss their ideas with others
All the above
None of the above

Explanation

Freedom of speech allows people to say and write what they think and to discuss their ideas with others. However, we cannot harm others.

What is the name of the first governor of New South Wales?

Captain James Stirling
Captain James Cook
Captain Arthur Phillip
None of the above

Explanation

The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He brought the first fleet of 11 ships safely from Britain to the other side of the world.

Which of the following statements regarding migration during early 20th century is false?

British migrants were actively encouraged to settle in Australia
Increase and decrease in migration
The population increased to more than double
None of the above

Explanation

Throughout the first half of the 20th century, migration levels rose and fell. There were programs to actively encourage British migrants to settle here, and many did.

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