Do you need to obtain a firearm license from the police to be the owner of a gun? Confirm with YES or NO.
Yes
No
Carrying weapons such as knives or guns is against the law in Australia. A person who wishes to own a gun, for example, for use on a farm, must first obtain a firearm licence from the police.
Due to the presence of how many arms of the Australian Government, is it impossible for any external agency to take over the powers, either single-handedly or in a group, for governing Australia?
Eight arms of government
Three arms of government
Seven arms of government
Five arms of government
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.
Who is vested with the power to have reserve powers in Australia?
The King
The Parliament
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
The Governor-General also has special powers known as ‘reserve powers’ that can only be used in specific circumstances.
Which system serves as the foundation for Australia's parliamentary democracy?
Canadian system
British system
Japanese system
USA system
The Australian system of parliamentary democracy was based on the British system, developed over many centuries. In the Australian system, the leader of the Australian Government is the Prime Minister.
Child-care and aged-care issues come under the purview of which government?
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
The Australian Government
State and territory governments
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for certain child-care and aged-care issues.
What is the name of Australia's national flower?
Edelweiss
The rose
The king protea
Golden wattle
Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia. It has bright green leaves and many golden yellow flowers in spring. Each of the states and territories of Australia also has its own floral emblem.
Before which of these years did six separate, self-governing British colonies exist in Australia?
1901
1801
1401
1501
Before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.
What is the Commonwealth of Australia?
Federation
Constitution
Education
Not mentioned above
Federation:
The union of colonies into one nation with the colonies retaining certain powers. In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation called the Commonwealth of Australia.
In which year was gold discovered in Australia?
1951
1851
1651
1751
In 1851, gold was discovered in the colonies of New South Wales and Victoria. People from all around the world came to these colonies to try their luck at making a fortune. Chinese people arriving at this time were the first large group of migrants not from Europe. In 10 years, the population more than doubled.
Which of the following responsibilities would you prioritize as an Australian citizen?
Defend Australia should the need arise
Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
Obey the law
All of the above
As an Australian citizen you must:
obey the law
vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
defend Australia should the need arise
serve on a jury if called to do so.
What is the correct combination of the three arms of the Australian Government?
Pacific power, executive power and judicial power
Legislative power, executive power and social power
Legislative power, accounting power and judicial power
Legislative power, executive power and judicial 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.
What is the capital city of New South Wales?
Canberra
Sydney
Hobart
Adelaide
Sydney is the capital city of New South Wales and is the nation’s largest city. Sydney’s Harbour Bridge and Opera House are national icons.
How many members are elected to the Senate?
106
176
206
76
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 name of the historical fleet of ships led by Captain Arthur Phillip that carried convicts from Great Britain to New South Wales for establishing a convict settlement in Australia?
Ninth Fleet
First Fleet
Fifth Fleet
Sixth Fleet
First Fleet:
The group of 11 ships which set out from Britain under Captain Arthur Phillip to establish a convict settlement in New South Wales. On Australia Day we remember the landing of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove on 26 January 1788.
In which location is golden wattle found largely?
West-Eastern Australia
South-Eastern Australia
North-Eastern Australia
None of the above
Australia’s national flower is the golden wattle. This small tree grows mainly in south-eastern Australia.
Which of the following governments is responsible for social planning?
The Australian government
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
Not mentioned above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for social planning.
Who is the person leading the state government?
The King
Chief Minister
Premier
The Governor
The leader of a state government is the Premier.
What are members of the Senate known as?
Chief Minister
Councillors
Member of Parliament
Senators
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 name of the first governor of the colony of New South Wales?
Captain Arthur Phillip
Sir Charles Cutler
Captain John Hunter
Sir John Northcott
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He overcame many problems in the first few years of European settlement. The colony survived and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed. More colonies were established in other parts of the country.
What is the term for the process of law obedience known as?
Enforce the Law
Enforce the Duty
Enforce the Police
None of the above
Enforce the law:
To make sure that people follow the law. Police enforce the law and keep the peace.
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