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Federalism in Australia

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What is the name of the Australian federal government?

  1. The Commonwealth of Australia

  2. The Australian Government

  3. The Federal Government of Australia

  4. The Australian Commonwealth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official name of the Australian federal government is the Commonwealth of Australia.

How many states and territories does Australia have?

  1. 6 states and 2 territories

  2. 7 states and 3 territories

  3. 8 states and 4 territories

  4. 9 states and 5 territories


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has six states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania) and two territories (the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory).

What is the role of the federal government in Australia?

  1. To make laws for the whole country

  2. To provide services to the states and territories

  3. To represent Australia internationally

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The federal government is responsible for making laws for the whole country, providing services to the states and territories, and representing Australia internationally.

What is the role of the state governments in Australia?

  1. To make laws for their own states

  2. To provide services to their own states

  3. To represent their states internationally

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

State governments are responsible for making laws for their own states, providing services to their own states, and representing their states internationally.

What is the role of the territory governments in Australia?

  1. To make laws for their own territories

  2. To provide services to their own territories

  3. To represent their territories internationally

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Territory governments are responsible for making laws for their own territories, providing services to their own territories, and representing their territories internationally.

What is the name of the Australian parliament?

  1. The Commonwealth Parliament

  2. The Australian Parliament

  3. The Federal Parliament of Australia

  4. The Australian Commonwealth Parliament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official name of the Australian parliament is the Commonwealth Parliament.

How many houses does the Australian parliament have?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Australian parliament has two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the Australian parliament?

  1. To represent the people of Australia

  2. To make laws for Australia

  3. To approve the budget

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The House of Representatives is responsible for representing the people of Australia, making laws for Australia, and approving the budget.

What is the role of the Senate in the Australian parliament?

  1. To represent the states and territories of Australia

  2. To review laws made by the House of Representatives

  3. To approve the budget

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Senate is responsible for representing the states and territories of Australia, reviewing laws made by the House of Representatives, and approving the budget.

What is the name of the head of government in Australia?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Governor-General

  3. The President

  4. The Monarch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The head of government in Australia is the Prime Minister.

What is the name of the head of state in Australia?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The Governor-General

  3. The President

  4. The Monarch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The head of state in Australia is the Monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth II).

What is the name of the Australian constitution?

  1. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900

  2. The Australian Constitution Act 1900

  3. The Federal Constitution of Australia 1900

  4. The Australian Commonwealth Constitution 1900


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official name of the Australian constitution is the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900.

When was the Australian constitution enacted?

  1. 1 January 1901

  2. 1 July 1901

  3. 1 October 1901

  4. 1 December 1901


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Australian constitution was enacted on 1 January 1901.

What is the highest court in Australia?

  1. The High Court of Australia

  2. The Supreme Court of Australia

  3. The Federal Court of Australia

  4. The Australian Court of Appeal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The highest court in Australia is the High Court of Australia.

How many judges are there on the High Court of Australia?

  1. 3

  2. 5

  3. 7

  4. 9


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 7 judges on the High Court of Australia.

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