At times of need how is the Australian Constitution amended?
Federal Election
Referendum
By-election
The Australian Constitution can only be changed through a special vote called a referendum.
What are the three powers of the government?
Electoral power, Legislative power and Executive power
Legislative power, Executive power and Judicial power
Judicial power, Electoral power and Legislative power
The Australian Constitution divides power between three arms of government. This is to stop one person or one group of people taking over all the power to govern Australia.
Legislative power: Parliament has the power to make and change the laws. Parliament is made up of representatives who are elected by the people of Australia.
Executive power: Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes Australian Government ministers and the Governor-General. Each minister is responsible for one or more government departments.
Judicial power: Judges have the power to interpret and apply the law. Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government.
These powers are written into the Australian Constitution.
Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct?
The government does not allow some religions
Government in Australia is secular
Religious laws are passed by parliament
The government in Australia is secular. This means that there is no official national religion.
People in Australia are free to follow any religion they choose, as long as its practices do not break Australian laws. In addition to Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and many other religions are practised freely in Australia.
Which of the following movements were responsible for bringing the old British colonies under one flag called Australia?
Through bloodshed
Through revolution
By negotiation and referendum
Uniting the nation was a difficult task, but over a period of time, the idea of one Australian nation became a reality. Australians are proud of the fact that their nation did not emerge through revolution or bloodshed, but by negotiation and referendum.
On 1 January 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Who elects the representatives to the Parliament?
The people of Australia elect the representatives
The Queen elects the representatives
The Prime Minister elects the representatives
Parliament has the power to make and change the laws. Parliament is made up of representatives who are elected by the people of Australia.
What is the full form of ATO?
Australian Taxation Office
Australian Transport Office
Australian Textiles Organisation
None of the above
Paying tax is required by law. Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from both businesses and individuals. The ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.
Under the order of which authority High Court of Australia came into existence?
The British Constitution
House of Representatives
The Australian Constitution
The Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, created with a House of Representatives and a Senate. The Constitution also established the High Court of Australia, which has the power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia.
Which statement is true regarding help from an Australian high commission in times of need while you are overseas?
You cannot ask for help from an Australian high commission in times of need while you are overseas
You won't get any help from an Australian high commission in times of need while you are overseas
You can ask for help from an Australian high commission in times of need while you are overseas
None of the above
In many countries, Australia has an embassy, high commission or consulate. While you are overseas, you can ask for help from an official in times of need.
This includes emergencies such as civil unrest and natural disasters. Officials can also issue emergency passports and provide advice and support in the case of an accident, serious illness or death.
When in another country, you must obey the laws of that country.
Which of the following power takes care for enforcing Law and order into practice?
Legislative power
Executive power
Judicial power
Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes Australian Government ministers and the Governor-General. Each minister is responsible for one or more government departments.
Which of these statements about state governments is correct?
All states have the same constitution
Each state has its own constitution
The states have no constitution
None of the above
There are six states and two mainland territories in Australia. Each state has its own constitution and its own parliament. State and territory governments are based in their capital cities.
Which of these is a role of the Governor-General?
The appointment of state premiers
The signing of Bills passed by the Australian Parliament
The appointment of the Head of State
The role of the Governor-General:
signs all Bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law (this is called Royal Assent)
signs regulations
performs ceremonial duties
approves the appointment of the Australian Government and its ministers, federal judges and other officials.
What are the duties under the purview of ATO (Australian Taxation Office) ?
The duty of the ATO is to ensure all citizens are paying the correct amount of tax
The duty of the ATO is to ensure that all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations
All of the above
None of the above
Tax is collected by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) from both businesses and individuals. The ATO works to ensure all citizens are aware of their tax rights and obligations to pay the correct amount of tax.
Which organisation in Australia allows free, fair and honest elections?
Territory Electoral Commission
Australian Electoral Commission
Federal Electoral Commission
None of the above
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections. The AEC is independent of the government. Political parties or people in government cannot influence the decisions of the AEC. Votes are by secret ballot, so you are free and safe to vote for any candidate.
What enabled the formation of the parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia?
The British Constitution
The Australian Constitution
House of Representatives
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia. The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900. On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
When is double majority essential for amendment of the Australian constitution?
Federal Elections
By-elections
Referendum
In a referendum, there needs to be a double majority for the Australian Constitution to be changed. This means that the majority of voters in a majority of states and a majority of voters across the nation must vote for the change.
What is the full Form of AEC?
Australian Election Commission
Australian Electoral Commission
Australian Electoral Community
None of the above
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a
Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections
and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth
electoral roll.
Who are authorised to interpret and apply Australian laws?
Ministers
The people
Judges
Judges have the power to interpret and apply the law. Courts and judges are independent of parliament and government.
What powers are vested with the Governor-General and the ministry of Australian Government?
Legislative power
Judicial power
Executive power
Executive power is the power to put the laws into practice. The Executive includes Australian Government ministers and the Governor-General. Each minister is responsible for one or more government departments.
What is the reason for dividing all the governing powers of Australia among three arms of government?
So that all the power to govern Australia is not taken over by the Prime Minister
So that all the power to govern Australia is not taken over by the Governor-General
To stop one person or one group of people taking over all the power to govern Australia
The Australian Constitution divides power between three arms of government. This is to stop one person or one group of people taking over all the power to govern Australia.
Before 1901, six colonies were self governing. What were they known as?
Self-governing American colonies
Self-governing Australian colonies
Self-governing British colonies
Before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.
Within its borders, each colony had its own constitution and its own laws relating to defence, immigration, postage, trade and transport.
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