Which level of government covers each of the country's states?
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
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
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
Who is Australia's head of state?
The King
400
What is another name for the 'Lower House'?
The House of Representatives
400
Wich one of the State Government's areas of responsibilities involves people getting where they need to go?
Roads and transport
400
What is needed for a referendum to pass? It involves most people in the country agreeing, along with a majority of people in each state.
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
List 2 steps in the process of a 'bill' becoming 'law'.
1) The bill is introduced in the House of Representatives
2) It is debated in the House of Representatives
3) It is voted on in the House of Representatives
4) It is sent to the Senate
5) It is debated in the Senate
6) It is voted on in the Senate
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?