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Federalism in Australia

Federalism in Australia Quiz

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Australian federal government?

  1. The Commonwealth of Australia
  2. The Australian Government
  3. The Federal Government of Australia
  4. The Australian Commonwealth
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many states and territories does Australia have?

  1. 6 states and 2 territories
  2. 7 states and 3 territories
  3. 8 states and 4 territories
  4. 9 states and 5 territories
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the federal government in Australia?

  1. To make laws for the whole country
  2. To provide services to the states and territories
  3. To represent Australia internationally
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the state governments in Australia?

  1. To make laws for their own states
  2. To provide services to their own states
  3. To represent their states internationally
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the territory governments in Australia?

  1. To make laws for their own territories
  2. To provide services to their own territories
  3. To represent their territories internationally
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Australian parliament?

  1. The Commonwealth Parliament
  2. The Australian Parliament
  3. The Federal Parliament of Australia
  4. The Australian Commonwealth Parliament
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many houses does the Australian parliament have?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the Australian parliament?

  1. To represent the people of Australia
  2. To make laws for Australia
  3. To approve the budget
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Senate in the Australian parliament?

  1. To represent the states and territories of Australia
  2. To review laws made by the House of Representatives
  3. To approve the budget
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the head of government in Australia?

  1. The Prime Minister
  2. The Governor-General
  3. The President
  4. The Monarch
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the head of state in Australia?

  1. The Prime Minister
  2. The Governor-General
  3. The President
  4. The Monarch
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Australian constitution?

  1. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900
  2. The Australian Constitution Act 1900
  3. The Federal Constitution of Australia 1900
  4. The Australian Commonwealth Constitution 1900
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Australian constitution enacted?

  1. 1 January 1901
  2. 1 July 1901
  3. 1 October 1901
  4. 1 December 1901
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the highest court in Australia?

  1. The High Court of Australia
  2. The Supreme Court of Australia
  3. The Federal Court of Australia
  4. The Australian Court of Appeal
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many judges are there on the High Court of Australia?

  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 7
  4. 9
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