Australia
In which hemisphere is Australia located?
Southern
What is a democracy?
A form of government where people elect their representatives.
Who is the current leader of the federal government?
Anthony Albanese.
How many level of government are there in Australia?
3 - local, state and federal
What is another name for a quenda?
A bandicoot.
What colour is the Senate in Federal Parliament?
What colour is the House of Representatives in Federal Parliament?
Senate = Red
House of Reps = Green
What is the difference between a rule and a law?
Laws are formal rules created by a governing body and carry legal consequences if violated.
Rules are more informal and flexible and can be set by various organizations or groups to regulate behaviour within a specific context.
How many states and territories are there
6 states
2 territories
What does bi-cameral mean?
2 houses.
Who is the Premier of WA?
Roger Cook
Name the 3 arms of the Australian government
Parliament (Legislative)
Judicial
Executive
What is a dik-dik?
A very small antelope found in South Africa.
What title is given to the leader of local government?
Mayor or Shire President.
What is a precedent?
Precedents are past decisions of courts that act as a guide for future rulings. In essence, they establish rules of law to be followed by other courts in similar cases. This ensures fairness and consistency by making sure like-minded cases come to the same conclusions.
In which federal electorate is La Salle College located?
Hasluck.
By what other names are the 2 houses of federal parliament known?
House of Representatives (Lower house, people's house)
The Senate (Upper house)
Who is the Deputy Premier of WA?
Rita Saffiotti
How many seat are there in the Senate?
How is the number created?
There are 76 seats.
6 states x 12 seats = 72
2 territories x 2 = 4
=76
Who was Australia's first female prime minister?
Julia Gillard
On what date did Australia become a federation?
1 January 1901
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Civil cases involve disagreements between individuals, businesses, or entities, whereas criminal matters refer to violations of the law.
How many stars are there on the Australian flag?
6.
What are the names of the 2 houses of State Parliament?
Legislative Assembly (lower house)
Lesilative Council (upper house)
Who is the Federal Leader of the Opposition
Angus Taylor
Which is the highest (most important) court in Australia
The High Court. It hears matters involving a dispute about the meaning of the Constitution, as well as final appeals in civil and criminal matters from all courts in Australia.
What is the current population of Australia? (nearest million)
Approximately 27 million people.
What is federation?
When the 6 separate colonies were united as a central government but given their independent governance.
What is an indictable offence? Give 2 examples
An indictable offence is a serious offence and the penalties are tried and heard in the Supreme or District Court. Indictable offences are determined from less serious offences that are heard in a lower court, such as a magistrates court.
The types of indictable offences are murder, rape, robbery, drug offences, and treason.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Australia has its own Constitution but has allegiance to the UK monarchy because of our heritage.
Who is the Governor General?
Samantha Mostyn.
Who is the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia?
Richard Marles
What does 'separation of powers' mean with regards to government?
To ensure the spread the power between those who make the law, those who enforce/implement the law and those who resolve disputes about the law.
What is the name of Ms Calleja's eldest cat?
Quinetta
Who was Australia's first Prime Minister?
Sir Edmund Barton
Give 3 examples of challenges to justice.
Bribery, coercion, tampering with evidence, trial by media.