Government and the law: practice questions
The Constitution, the three levels of government, Parliament, the separation of powers, the courts and how laws are made. Choose an answer to see if you're right and why.
30 questions
1. What is the Australian Constitution?
2. How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
3. What is needed for a referendum to pass?
4. Who is Australia's Head of State?
5. Who represents the King in Australia?
6. Who appoints the Governor-General?
7. Who represents the King in each state?
8. What are the three levels of government in Australia?
9. Which level of government is responsible for defence?
10. Which level of government is responsible for immigration and citizenship?
11. Which level of government usually looks after rubbish collection, local roads and parks?
12. Which level of government is mainly responsible for state schools and hospitals?
13. What are the two houses of Federal Parliament?
14. How many senators does each state elect?
15. How is the Prime Minister chosen?
16. What is the leader of a state government called?
17. What does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
18. What is the role of the Opposition?
19. What is the 'separation of powers'?
20. Which branch of government makes laws?
21. What is the role of the courts?
22. What is the highest court in Australia?
23. How does a bill become a law in Federal Parliament?
24. Is it legal to offer a police officer money to avoid a fine?
25. Are the police in Australia independent of the government?
26. What is the name of the King's representative in Australia's federal government?
27. What does the government use taxes for?
28. What is a territory government's leader called?
29. Is domestic violence against the law in Australia?
30. Who must obey Australian laws?
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KitWren is independent and not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs. These are original practice questions written from the topics in the official booklet, Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. They are not the official test questions. Read the booklet and check the Home Affairs website for the current test rules before your appointment.