Part 3 : Government and the law practice test 2

In our government, there's a system where the King just does ceremonial items, and the real power is handed over to the Governor-General. It is, moreover, apparent to you and I that the Governor-General doesn't pick sides with any political groups, and plays an enormous role by signing all Bills from Parliament into laws — which is Royal Assent; there are rules that make sure any change to our constitution is what both the states and the whole country want.

One can see—unquestionably so—that during federal elections, we all choose people to represent us in the two Houses of Parliament and the House of Representatives. It is also known as the Lower House. You can learn more about this in the citizenship test questions.

Discussing making decisions, the Prime Minister, a large breakthrough came in 1967 with a referendum that finally recognized Aboriginal peoples in the Census, finally fixing a large overlook. This is an important part of Australia's history.

The High Court of Australia got set up by the Australian Constitution to be like the leader in applying and understanding laws across Australia. When it comes to making all the important decisions day-to-day, that's the Prime Minister and the Cabinet's job; they're rather like the brain of the operation, especially since the Cabinet holds the ministers with the largest roles.

And about the Governor-General using special 'reserve powers,' that's only in situations. The King he's very relaxed not stepping into the everyday work of government--but does formally appoint the Governor-General based on what the Prime Minister suggests.

And the Governor-General decides who the Administrator in the Northern Territory will be. Also, it turns out the Governor is the Kings's reputation in every Australian state.

There were large headaches before pricey trade, molasses-slow transport, not to mention a defense that was rather on the light side. In regards to laws, if somebody breaks one of the important ones, like hurting someone, stealing a lot, or worse – it's of significant consequence here in Australia.

To test your knowledge on these topics, you can take a practice citizenship test or explore our comprehensive citizenship study guide. You can also learn more about democratic beliefs and rights that are fundamental to Australian society. For a full overview of the citizenship process, visit our main page or take a mock test to assess your readiness. Don't forget to explore Australian values, which are an essential part of the citizenship process.