Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment.
Which out of the following is a responsibility of the Local Governments?
Schools
Local libraries, halls and community centres
Defence
Railways
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for local libraries, halls and community centres.
Who are responsible for maintaining law and order in Australia?
The Judge
The Police
The Jury
The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not.
Who is the final signatory for all the bills to promulgate as law?
Senate
Governor-General
House of Representatives
Prime Minister
When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law. This is called Royal Assent.
What would you call to the person heading the opposition?
Leader of the Second
Leader of the Ruling
Leader of the Opposition
The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives is known as the Opposition. Its leader is called the Leader of the Opposition.
Who is the deciding authority for any penalty that is imposed on the Law breaker for an offense?
Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The Court
Senator
The courts in Australia are responsible for interpreting and applying the law. They are independent of the government. The courts decide if a person has broken the law or not and decide the penalty. Every person has the right to be represented by a lawyer in court. Courts can only base their decision on the evidence before them.
Who is the person empowered to assign ministerial portfolio to MPs and Senators?
Prime Minister
Queen
Governor-General
Administrator
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
Which government has the controls of road and traffic rules in Australia?
Local governments
The Australian Government
State and territory governments
State and territory governments are responsible for roads and road traffic control.
Which branch of Australian police is responsible for all the police work in the Australian Capital Territory?
Australian Federal Police
Australian Territory Police
Australian State Police
Australian Local Police
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
After an election how is the Government formed in Australia ?
All parties join to form the Australian Government after an election
The political party with the least votes forms the Australian Government after the election
The political party with the majority of Members in the House of Representatives forms the Australian Government after an election
After an election, the political party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the House of Representatives forms the Australian Government. The leader of this party becomes the leader of the Australian Government, the Prime Minister.
The party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives is known as the Opposition. Its leader is called the Leader of the Opposition.
Who is the Supreme authority in a court?
Judge
Victim
Juries
Prime Minister
The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in the court. Judges and magistrates are independent and no one can tell them what to decide.
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions.
Which political representatives do not belong to any particular political party?
The Prime Minister
Cabinet Ministers
Independents
Most members of parliament belong to political parties. Some members of parliament do not belong to any political party. They are called Independents.
What is the name given to the political body that is formed with ministers of the most senior portfolios collectively?
Lower House
Upper House
Cabinet
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
Who is responsible for investigating crimes against federal laws?
Australian State Police
Australian Federal Police
Australian Territory Police
Australia also has a national police force called the Australian Federal Police. The Australian Federal Police investigates crimes against federal laws, for example, drug trafficking, crimes against national security and crimes against the environment. The Australian Federal Police is also responsible for general police work in the Australian Capital Territory.
Complete the sentence : Judges and magistrates are appointed by _________?
The Prime Minister
The Queen
The Government
None of the above
The judge or magistrate is the highest authority in the court. Judges and magistrates are independent and no one can tell them what to decide.
Judges and magistrates are appointed by the government, but the government cannot take their jobs away if it disagrees with their decisions.
Which of the following political bodies is supreme in Australia where crucial decisions are taken in the interest of Australia?
Lower House
Upper House
Cabinet
The Prime Minister chooses MPs or Senators to become ministers. Ministers are responsible for important areas of government (called portfolios), such as employment, Indigenous affairs or the Treasury. Ministers with the most senior portfolios make up the Cabinet, which is the key decision making body of the Australian Government.
Which of the following is true in regard to bribing a police officer in Australia?
It is not a crime to offer a bribe to a police officer in Australia
It is not a crime to bribe a police officer in Australia
It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer in Australia
It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer. It is a crime to even offer a bribe to a police officer.
Which of the statements is correct?
Not knowing a law is an excuse for breaking it in Australia
Not knowing a law is no excuse for breaking it in Australia
All of the above
None of the above
It is important for you to be familiar with the laws in Australia, because not knowing a law is no excuse for breaking it.
Which one is a responsibility of local governments?
Schools
Police
Noise and animal control
Forestry
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for noise and animal control.
Who are responsible for protection of life and property in Australia?
The Jury
The Judge
The Police
Senator
The police maintain peace and order in the community. It is their job to protect life and property. They are independent of the government. If the police believe that someone has broken the law, they can arrest them and bring them before a court of law. The police may give evidence in court, but the court decides if a person is guilty or not.
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