The leader of a territory government is the Chief Minister.
Among the following options, which sector is under the jurisdiction of the Australian government?
Foreign affairs (relations with other countries)
Social planning
Building permits
Railways
The Australian Government is responsible for foreign affairs (relations with other countries).
Which of the following sectors is the Australian government accountable for?
Foreign affairs (relations with other countries)
Hospitals and health services
Forestry
Railways
The Australian Government is responsible for foreign affairs (relations with other countries).
Which of the following departments is directly under the control of the Australian Government?
Schools
Employment
Forestry
Railways
The Australian Government is responsible for employment.
Which of the following statements is correct?
The states do not have separate governments.
The state governments operate in a similar way to the Australian government.
The state governments operate in a different way from the Australian government.
None of the above
State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government. In each state, a Governor represents the King of Australia. In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.
How many representatives are elected from each state to the Senate?
10
46
14
12
The states are equally represented in the Senate, regardless of their population size. There are 12 representatives elected from each state. Both mainland territories elect two representatives each. There are 76 representatives elected in total and they are called Senators.
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Australian Government?
Taxation
Hospitals and health services
Forestry
Police
The Australian Government is responsible for taxation.
What is the other name for the Senate?
The House of Review
The House of Representatives
The Lower House
Not mentioned above
The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House, the House of Review or the States’ House.
Which of the following departments falls under the jurisdiction of the Australian Government?
Immigration and citizenship
Railways
Public transport
Police
The Australian Government is responsible for immigration and citizenship.
Who appoints the Administrator of the Northern Territory?
Prime Minister
Governor-General
Queen
Chief Minister
State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government. In each state, a Governor represents the King of Australia. In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.
As per the constitution, management of which of the following comes under the responsibility of the Australian Government?
Roads and road traffic control
Public transport
National economic management
Railways
The Australian Government is responsible for national economic management.
How many representatives are elected by each of the mainland territories for the Senate?
4
6
5
2
The states are equally represented in the Senate, regardless of their population size. There are 12 representatives elected from each state. Both mainland territories elect two representatives each. There are 76 representatives elected in total and they are called Senators.
What is the title for the leader of a state government?
Premier
Senator
Chief Minister
Councillor
The leader of a state government is the Premier.
How many senators are there in the House of Review or the States' House?
77
74
75
76
The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House, the House of Review or the States’ House.
The states are equally represented in the Senate, regardless of their population size. There are 12 representatives elected from each state. Both mainland territories elect two representatives each. There are 76 representatives elected in total and they are called Senators.
Who does the Governor represent in every state?
The Prime Minister of Australia
The Monarch (The King or Queen of Australia)
The Chief Minister of the state
The Governor-General of Australia
State governments operate in a similar way to the Australian Government. In each state, a Governor represents the King of Australia. In the Northern Territory, an Administrator is appointed by the Governor-General. The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to those of a state Governor.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Matters of national importance are discussed by Senators
Considering, debating and voting on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws is what Senators do
All of the above
None of the above
Senators also consider, debate and vote on new laws or changes to the laws. Senators also discuss matters of national importance.
Which of the following falls under the jurisdiction of the Australian Government?
Railways
Public transport
Social security
Rubbish collection
The Australian Government is responsible for social security (pensions and family support).
Which of the following is also referred to as the Senate?
The States' House
The House of Representatives
The Lower House
None of the above
The Senate is sometimes called the Upper House, the House of Review or the States’ House.
Which of the following areas falls under the responsibilities of State and Territory governments?
Hospitals and health services
Building permits
Social planning
Employment
State and territory governments are responsible for hospitals and health services.
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Territory Governments, The Australian Government, State Governments
Territory Governments, Local Governments, and State Governments
The Australian Government, State and Territory governments and Local governments
Not mentioned above
The Australian Government, State and territory governments, Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government).
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