Government and the law in Australia topic questions - Page 1
What type of government does Australia have?
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Monarchy
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Parliamentary democracy
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Dictatorship
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Oligarchy
How are laws made in Australia's parliamentary democracy?
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By a single leader
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Australian Electoral Commission
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By the parliament
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By the military
What role do citizens play in running the country in Australia?
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No role
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Advisory role only
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Decision-making in the parliament
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Active participation through voting
Who is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?
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Political parties
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Australian citizens
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
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The government
What is the consequence of not enrolling correctly in Australia?
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Loss of citizenship
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Inability to vote
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Exclusion from public services
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Fine imposition
In Australia, who maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll?
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Political parties
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The government
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
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Independent organizations
What ensures the secrecy of the vote in Australian elections?
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Public disclosure
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Voting in person
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Social media monitoring
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Secret ballot system
Who has the power to influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)?
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Political parties
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Australian citizens
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People in government
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Independent organizations
What is the purpose of compulsory voting in Australia?
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To generate revenue
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To promote political parties
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To ensure public participation
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To limit voter choices
What happens if you do not vote in an Australian election without a valid reason?
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Verbal warning
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Loss of citizenship
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Exclusion from public services
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Fine imposition
Who determines the eligibility of Australian citizens to vote?
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
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Political parties
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The government
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Independent organizations
How can Australian citizens influence government policy?
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By participating in protests
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By boycotting products
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Through contacting elected representatives
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Ignoring political processes
What is a recommended method for citizens to suggest law changes?
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Engaging in civil disobedience
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Posting on social media
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Contacting elected representatives
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Ignoring political processes
How can citizens actively participate in forming government policies?
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Avoiding involvement in political discussions
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Joining community organizations
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Remaining silent on policy matters
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Ignoring elected representatives
What is a key aspect of the relationship between citizens and elected representatives?
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Schools
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Elected representatives imposing decisions
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Considering citizen suggestions
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Limiting citizen access to information
In shaping laws and policies, what role does contacting elected representatives play?
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No impact on policy decisions
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Sole responsibility of government officials
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Encouraging civil disobedience
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A way for citizens to voice concerns
What was a major challenge faced by the Australian colonies before 1901?
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Lack of self-governance
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Slow and expensive trade between colonies
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Strong systems of defense
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Unified constitution
What was a consequence of the separate colonies having their own constitutions?
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Efficient law enforcement across borders
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Strong systems of defense
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Unified immigration policies
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Difficulty in enforcing laws across borders
Which area posed challenges due to the lack of coordination between colonies?
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Immigration
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Defense
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Postage
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Trade and transport
What characterized the relationship between the Australian colonies?
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Strong collaboration
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Unified laws
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Mutual defense pacts
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Difficulties and challenges
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