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What are the 3 levels of government?

Local, State and Federal

100

What are the 3 main political parties in Australia?

Labor, Liberal and The Greens

100

What is a Constitution?

A set of Laws about how the country should be run

100

Name one of the Courts in the Victorian Court System

Magistrates, County or Supreme

100

Which political party in the power in the Federal Government?

Labor Party

200

Which level of government is responsible for public transport?

State

200

What is the role of a political party?

To represent the ideas of the public in parliament and to make new laws for Australia

200

What is the process called when we want to make a change to the constitution?

Referendum

200

Which Court hears the most serious crimes in Victoria?

Supreme

200

What is the name of our Prime Minister?

Anthony Albanese

300

Which Level of Government is Responsible for The Post Serivce?

Federal

300

What is the role of independent representatives?

They represent their local area (electorate) and make decisions based on what they think is best for their community

300

True or False: The Constitution Gives Australians the right to freedom of speech

False

300

What is the rule of law?

The idea that everyone, including the government, must follow the same laws, and everyone is treated equally under these laws.

300

What is the name of our Premier of Victoria?

Jacinta Allen

400

What Council is Keysborough Located in?

Greater City of Dandenong

400

Give an example of an independent party we may see

One Nations, Nationals ...

400

When did the constitution come into affect?

1901

400

What is the main role of the High Court?

To interpret the constitution and listen to appeals from other courts

400

Name the two groups that make up our parliament

House of Representatives and The Senate

500

If there is a State Law and a Federal Law which says different things which law would be followed?

Federal Law

500
What is the method of voting we use to get political parties into power?

Preferential Voting

500

Which Parliament passed the commonwealth constitution of Australia Act to make Australia a country?

UK Parliament

500
What are the two types of crimes that are heard in the courts?

Civil and Criminal

500

Who is the person that signs off new laws for Australia and who do they represent?

The Governor General and they represent the King of England