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Parliament
Levels of Government
The Constitution
General
100
What did six British colonies unite to form on January 1st, 1901?
The Commonwealth of Australia
100
Parliament House is in which Australian city?
Canberra
100
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
Rather than 'the will of the king', whose 'will' did the Magna Carta prioritise?
The will of the people
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

This is Australia’s highest court, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and settling disputes between states.

The High Court of Australia
300

The area of law deals with actions that harm society and are punishable by the state.

Criminal Law

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

Which planet has over 145 known moons?

Saturn

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 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

Who painted "Starry Night"?

Vincent van Gogh

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?

The Governor General