How many members do the House of Representatives comprise of?
140
250
350
150
The people of Australia elect a total of 150 members to the House of Representatives.
It is a matter of great pride that Australia did not emerge through any revolution or bloodshed but which of the following process were the main reason for its coming to existence?
Negotiation
Referendum
Both A & B
None of the above
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.
One of the important responsibilities of the House of Representatives are to debate and vote on issues pertaining to proposals for new laws and or changes to the existing laws.
Yes
No
The important work of the House of Representatives is to consider, debate and vote on proposals for new laws or changes to the laws. Members of the House of Representatives also discuss matters of national importance.
What is the other name very commonly used for the House of Representatives?
Upper House
Lower House or the People's House
House of Review
States House
The House of Representatives is sometimes called the Lower House or the People’s House.
Who leads a State Government?
Premier
Chief Minister
The Governor
The Queen
The leader of a state government is the Premier.
Decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission cannot be influenced by any individual, Political or any other institution.
Yes
No
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.
Which Australian Commission is the authority for maintaining Electoral Roll and conducting Federal Elections and Referendums?
Australian public service commission
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)
Australian high commission
Australian human rights commission
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is a Commonwealth agency. It conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. The AEC helps to provide voters with fair and honest elections.
What are the members of parliament called, who are given responsibility of different ministries by Prime Minister?
Premier
Chief Minister
Government Ministers
None of the above
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.
Beyond which of these years six British Colonies were functioning as self governing states before coming under commonwealth constitution of Australia?
1701
1801
1601
1901
Before 1901, Australia was made up of six separate, self-governing British colonies.
On 1 January 1901, when the Constitution took effect, the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.
What is the official designation given to the Leader of a Local Council?
Senator
Chief Minister
Premier
Mayor or Shire President
Mayor or Shire President:
The leader of a local council.
Who is the person leading a Territory Government?
The Governor
Premier
Chief Minister
The Queen
The leader of a territory government is the Chief Minister.
What do we call the people who after winning a state/ territory election represent a state or territory in the Australian Parliament?
Senator
Premier
Chief Minister
The Governor
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 was formed because of unification of six British colonies into a federation on January 1, 1901
Commonwealth of independent states
Commonwealth of Australia
Commonwealth of Nations
None of the above
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.
What is the basic criteria upon which number of MPs for each state and territory decided?
The size of its population
The size of men population
The size of women population
The size of educated people population
The number of MPs for each state and territory is based on the size of its population. The people of Australia elect a total of 150 members to the House of Representatives.
Who is responsible for collection of Taxes from Individuals, Companies or Organisations etc. who are liable to pay Taxes?
Australian Electoral Office
Australian Companies Office
Australian Transport Office
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
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.
What do we call the people who after winning the parliamentary election represent the country's people to the Australian parliament?
The Governor
Chief Minister
Premier
Member of Parliament (MP)
Australia is divided into federal electorates. Australians in each electorate vote for one person to represent them in the House of Representatives. This representative is called a Member of Parliament (MP).
How can an Australian voter communicate his/her views on the policies and laws of the Government?
Discuss it with your local member of parliament.
Write a letter outlining your views.
All of the above
None of the above
In Australia, you have the right to raise matters that concern you with your elected representative. Your views may then be taken into consideration by parliament when it is considering new laws or changes to existing laws. For example, if you have a suggestion about how to improve the immigration system, you can make an appointment to discuss it with your local member of parliament. You can also write a letter outlining your views.
Complete the sentence: An elected member of a Local Council is called a __________.
Chief Minister
Senator
Councillor
Premier
Councillor:
An elected member of a local council.
Which office in Australia is responsible for creation of awareness among the citizens on Tax rights and on issues of justified Tax amounts etc?
Australian Electoral Office
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Australian Companies Office
Australian National Audit Office
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.
The Basic rules of the Government of Australia were framed under the guidelines of Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900?
Yes
No
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.
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