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The Constitution
General
100
What document, written in 1215, took power from the king and gave it to the common people?
The Magna Carta
100
Parliament House is in which Australian city?
Canberra
100

Which level of government deals with state-wide concerns?

State government

100

What is the set of rules that outlines how Australia is run? It outlines the powers of the head of state and parliament, and how parliament is run.

The Australian Constitution

100

How do people over 18 elect their representatives in local, state, and federal government?

By voting

200

What is the date of Australia's federation?

January 1, 1901

200
The word parliament comes from the word 'parler' which means...
...to talk
200
Which level of government deals with country-wide concerns?
The Federal Government
200
Who controlled the laws in this country until 1901?
Great Britain / the British Parliament
200
What is a national ballot (vote) on a question to change part of the constitution?
A referendum
300

How many Prime Ministers of Australia have there been?

27

300
What is another name for the 'Upper House'
The Senate
300
Which level of government deals with smaller issues, such as parks and libraries?
local government (or local councils)
300
How can the constitution can be changed?
By referendum
300

What are the 3 requirements for someone to be able to vote in Australia?

1) Be an Australian Citizen
2) Be over the age of 18
3) Be enrolled in the AEC

400
What did six British colonies unite to form on January 1st, 1901?
The Commonwealth of Australia
400
What is another name for the 'Lower House'?
The House of Representatives
400

Which one of the State Government's areas of responsibilities involves people getting where they need to go?

Roads and transport

400

What is the term used for the criteria for a referendum to pass? 

A double majority

400
Which six British colonies united to form the Commonwealth of Australia?
Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania
500

what is the collective name of those who helped draft the Australian constitution?

Father's of Federation

500

List 2 steps in the process of a 'bill' becoming a 'law'.

1) Bill introduced in HOR
2) Debated in HOR
3) Voted on in HOR
4) Sent to the Senate
5) Debated in the Senate
6) Voted on in the Senate
7) Royal assent by GG

500
Which one of the Federal Government's areas of responsibility involves people wishing to enter and live in this country?
Immigration
500
What assembly must pass a proposed change to the constitution before the public gets to vote in a referendum?
The Federal Parliament
500

Which representative of the monarchy gives 'Royal Assent' following a successful referendum?

The Governor General (David Hurley)