Test 7 of 7
Government and Law Test 7
Format
20 MCQs
Time Limit
45 Minutes
Language
English
Booklet
Our Common Bond
This test includes questions from OCB Testable Part 3: Government and the law in Australia.
Pass Mark: 15/20 | Success Rate: 75%
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Which of these are considered very serious crimes in Australia?
Vandalism and skipping school.
Murder and theft.
Speeding and parking.
Serious crimes include violence against people or property, such as murder, assault, and robbery.
What is the Governor-General’s relationship with political parties?
Aligned with the ruling party.
Independent of all parties.
Supports opposition parties.
The Governor-General must remain neutral and acts independently of all political parties.
Which court has the ultimate power to interpret the Australian Constitution?
Constitutional Court.
High Court of Australia.
Supreme Court of Australia.
The High Court of Australia is the highest court and interprets the laws of the nation.
Which of these is a responsibility of the Australian Senate?
To review bills passed by the House of Representatives.
To lead the Australian Defence Force.
To manage local council rubbish collection.
Often called the "House of Review," the Senate examines laws proposed by the lower house.
Does the King have a role in the day-to-day work of the government?
He holds executive power.
No day-to-day role in government.
He manages operations.
The King is the Head of State but does not participate in the daily running of the Australian Government.
What do we call the Governor-General's special powers?
Reserve powers.
Legislative powers.
Executive powers.
The Constitution gives the Governor-General "reserve powers" for use in exceptional cases.
On whose advice does the King appoint the Governor-General?
The High Court of Australia.
The Australian Prime Minister.
The State Premiers.
The King follows the advice of the Australian Prime Minister when appointing a Governor-General.
What do Australian citizens vote for in a federal election?
State Governors.
Local Representatives.
Members of Parliament.
Citizens vote to elect representatives to both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Which group holds the "executive power" in Australia?
The Judges.
Local Government.
Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Prime Minister and senior ministers (the Cabinet) hold the power to carry out laws.
What is the House of Representatives also known as?
The Upper House.
The Senate.
The Lower House.
The House of Representatives is the Lower House, and the Senate is the Upper House.
What is the key decision-making group within the Australian Government?
The Cabinet.
The Senate.
House of Representatives.
The Cabinet is made up of senior Ministers who meet to make the most important government decisions.
Which phrase best describes the King's role in Australia's government?
Head of Government.
Leader of the Government.
Ceremonial figure.
The King is a ceremonial figurehead; his actual powers are given to the Governor-General.
What is the role of the Executive branch of government?
To put the laws into action.
To interpret the law.
To listen to court cases.
The Executive (the Prime Minister and Ministers) is responsible for carrying out the laws made by Parliament.
Who represents the King of Australia in each individual state?
The Prime Minister.
The Governor-General.
The Governor.
While the Governor-General represents the King for the nation, each state has a Governor to represent the King.
Who appoints the Administrator of the Northern Territory?
The Governor-General.
The Premier.
The Prime Minister.
The Governor-General appoints the Administrator for the Northern Territory.
Why does the law require a "double majority" for constitutional changes?
To ensure global consensus.
To balance state and national interests.
To simplify the decision-making.
A "double majority" ensures that both the majority of voters and the majority of states support the change.
How do citizens participate in the federal election process?
Appointing the Prime Minister.
Voting for State Governors.
Electing representatives to Parliament.
Citizens participate by voting for people to represent them in the two houses of Federal Parliament.
When can the Governor-General use their special "reserve powers"?
In specific, rare circumstances.
For judicial appointments.
During ceremonial duties.
The Governor-General only uses "reserve powers" in very specific and exceptional situations.
What is "Royal Assent"?
Approval from the states.
Signing a Bill into law.
Consent from the Federal Police.
Royal Assent is the process where the Governor-General signs a Bill passed by Parliament to make it law.
What was a major result of the 1967 Referendum?
Expanded federal powers.
Recognition of state sovereignty.
Inclusion of Indigenous Australians in the Census.
The referendum allowed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be counted in the national Census.