The constitution
Which country’s system heavily influenced the Australian Constitution?
A. China
B. United States
C. Brazil
D. India
B- United States
The Separation of Powers divides government into how many branches?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: B
B- 3
Which group can influence law-making through protests and petitions?
A. Interest groups
B. Judges
C. Police only
D. The army
Australia is a:
A. Dictatorship
B. Monarchy with democracy
C. Absolute monarchy
D. One-party state
B. Monarchy with democracy
The Australian Constitution came into effect in which year?
A. 1788
B. 1901
C. 1914
D. 1967
B- 1901
Which branch makes laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Governor-General
C- Legaslative
Media influences law-making mainly by:
A. Writing legislation
B. Controlling courts
C. Shaping public opinion
D. Voting in Parliament
C- Shaping public opinion
Who is Australia’s Head of State?
A. Prime Minister
B. Governor-General
C. The King
D. High Court Chief Justice
C. The King
Which section of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Federal Parliament?
A. Section 44
B. Section 51
C. Section 109
D. Section 128
Which branch interprets and applies laws?
A. Executive
B. Judicial
C. Legislative
D. Senate
B- Judical
A Royal Commission is primarily used to:
A. Arrest politicians
B. Investigate major issues
C. Create budgets
D. Elect leaders
B- Investigate major issues
The Senate is part of which level of government?
A. Local
B. State
C. Federal
D. International
C. Federal
A referendum is required to change the Constitution. What is needed for it to pass?
A. Majority of voters nationwide only
B. Majority of states only
C. Double majority
D. Prime Minister approval
C- Double majority
Why is Separation of Powers important?
A. To increase taxes
B. To prevent abuse of power
C. To speed up elections
D. To reduce courts
B- Prevent the abuse of power
Which influence is most likely to result in urgent law reform?
A. Academic articles
B. Social media trends
C. Major public scandals
D. School debates
C- Major public scandals
What is the role of the Governor-General?
A. Run elections
B. Represent the monarch and give royal assent
C. Lead Parliament debates
D. Control the police
B. Represent the monarch and give royal assent
Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Australian Constitution?
A. Separation of Powers
B. Bill of Rights
C. Division of Powers
D. Responsible Government
B- Bill of rights
Which of the following best shows a breach of Separation of Powers?
A. Courts reviewing laws
B. Parliament debating bills
C. Judges creating criminal laws independently
D. Police enforcing laws
C- Judges creating criminal law independently
Which combination is most powerful in influencing law-making?
A. Courts and teachers
B. Media and public opinion
C. Police and prisons
D. Councils and libraries
B. Media and public opinion
Responsible Government means:
A. Citizens control courts
B. The executive is accountable to Parliament
C. Judges elect the Prime Minister
D. Police write laws
B. The executive is accountable to Parliament