Timeline & Events
Which event happened FIRST in Australian history?
A. Aboriginal peoples arrived
B. First Fleet arrived
C. Gold rush began
D. Federation
A. Aboriginal peoples arrived
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What is the main role of Parliament?
A. Enforce laws
B. Make laws
C. Judge crimes
D. Run elections
B. Make laws
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Why is voting compulsory in Australia?
A. To support political parties
B. To make sure people have a say
C. To choose judges
D. To create laws
B. To make sure people have a say
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Who explains the law to the jury in court?
A. Police
B. Judge
C. Lawyer
D. Prime Minister
B. Judge
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Why must freedom of speech be used responsibly?
A. To support the government
B. Because all people must still obey the law
C. To avoid voting
D. To control migration
B. Because all people must still obey the law
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What was one result of the gold rush?
A. Australia became independent
B. Population increased rapidly
C. Migration stopped
D. Parliament was created
B. Population increased rapidly
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What is the role of the Executive branch?
A. Interpret laws
B. Put laws into action
C. Create laws
D. Vote in elections
B. Put laws into action
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What does a “secret ballot” protect?
A. The government
B. Your privacy when voting
C. Political parties
D. Election results
B. Your privacy when voting
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What is the role of a jury?
A. Create laws
B. Decide if a person is guilty or not
C. Arrest criminals
D. Interpret the Constitution
B. Decide if a person is guilty or not
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Which situation is an example of “a fair go”?
A. Hiring only rich people
B. Giving everyone equal chance to succeed
C. Choosing friends only
D. Helping only citizens
B. Giving everyone equal chance to succeed
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Why was Federation important?
A. It ended British rule
B. It created the military
C. It united separate colonies into one country
D. It introduced voting
C. It united separate colonies into one country
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Which branch of government decides what laws mean?
A. Executive
B. Judiciary
C. Parliament
D. Police
B. Judiciary
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What can citizens do if they disagree with a law?
A. Ignore the law
B. Contact their elected representative
C. Break the law
D. Arrest leaders
B. Contact their elected representative
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Which statement about judges is TRUE?
A. They work for political parties
B. They must be independent
C. They are elected by citizens
D. They enforce laws directly
B. They must be independent
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Why must protests be peaceful?
A. To avoid voting
B. To protect people and property
C. To support police
D. To follow tradition
B. To protect people and property
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Which group was NOT counted in the population until 1967?
A. European migrants
B. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
C. British settlers
D. Convicts
B. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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What does “Separation of Powers” prevent?
A. Voting
B. Law enforcement
C. One group having all power
D. Migration
C. One group having all power
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What is the main role of the AEC?
A. Make laws
B. Control Parliament
C. Organise elections and referendums
D. Decide court cases
C. Organise elections and referendums
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What happens if someone breaks the law in Australia?
A. They are ignored
B. They may be charged and go to court
C. They automatically go to prison
D. They lose citizenship
B. They may be charged and go to court
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What does being an “active citizen” involve?
A. Only voting
B. Avoiding politics
C. Participating in community and society
D. Working for government only
C. Participating in community and society
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Which event is directly connected to the date 1901?
A. First Fleet arrival
B. Gold discovery
C. World War II
D. Creation of the Commonwealth of Australia
D. Creation of the Commonwealth of Australia
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What is required to change the Constitution?
A. Decision by Parliament
B. Approval by Prime Minister
C. A referendum with a double majority
D. Court decision
C. A referendum with a double majority
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What happens if you do not vote without a valid reason?
A. You go to jail
B. You may receive a fine
C. You lose citizenship
D. Nothing happens
B. You may receive a fine
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Which statement BEST describes police in Australia?
A. They make laws
B. They enforce laws and maintain order
C. They decide court cases
D. They create government policy
B. They enforce laws and maintain order
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Why is paying tax important for society?
A. To support political parties
B. To reduce migration
C. To fund services like healthcare and education
D. To control the legal system
C. To fund services like healthcare and education
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