Levels of Government
What are the 3 levels of government?
Local, State and Federal
What are the 3 main political parties in Australia?
Labor, Liberal and The Greens
What is a Constitution?
A set of Laws about how the country should be run
Name one of the Courts in the Victorian Court System
Magistrates, County or Supreme
Which political party in the power in the Federal Government?
Labor Party
Which level of government is responsible for public transport?
State
What is the role of a political party?
To represent the ideas of the public in parliament and to make new laws for Australia
What is the process called when we want to make a change to the constitution?
Referendum
Which Court hears the most serious crimes in Victoria?
Supreme
What is the name of our Prime Minister?
Anthony Albanese
Which Level of Government is Responsible for The Post Serivce?
Federal
What is the role of independent representatives?
They represent their local area (electorate) and make decisions based on what they think is best for their community
True or False: The Constitution Gives Australians the right to freedom of speech
False
What is the rule of law?
The idea that everyone, including the government, must follow the same laws, and everyone is treated equally under these laws.
What is the name of our Premier of Victoria?
Jacinta Allen
What Council is Keysborough Located in?
Greater City of Dandenong
Give an example of an independent party we may see
One Nations, Nationals ...
When did the constitution come into affect?
1901
What is the main role of the High Court?
To interpret the constitution and listen to appeals from other courts
Name the two groups that make up our parliament
House of Representatives and The Senate
If there is a State Law and a Federal Law which says different things which law would be followed?
Federal Law
Preferential Voting
Which Parliament passed the commonwealth constitution of Australia Act to make Australia a country?
UK Parliament
Civil and Criminal
Who is the person that signs off new laws for Australia and who do they represent?
The Governor General and they represent the King of England