Complete the sentence: Social planning comes under the scope of_____________ .
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
The Australian government
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for social planning.
Who or which house makes and amends laws in the interest of the Australian people?
The King
The Australian Parliament
The Governor-General
The Governor
Citizens of Australia elect people to represent them in the Australian Parliament.
The Australian Parliament makes and changes laws to benefit the nation.
Officially, when does a bill become a law?
When the Prime Minister signs
When the Queen signs
When the Governor-General signs
None of the above
When the Governor-General signs the Bill, it becomes a law. This is called Royal Assent.
Which government is responsible for issues pertaining to the local environment, pollution control, etc.?
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
State and territory governments
The Australian government
None of the above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for local environmental issues.
What is the term for a proposal of a new law or an amendment to an existing law put forth by an MP?
Note
Document
Bill
Not mentioned above
A member of the Australian Parliament proposes a new law or a change to the law. This proposal is called a Bill.
Does noise and animal control come under the scope of the government?
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
The Australian government
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for noise and animal control.
Complete the sentence: Collection of rubbish comes under the scope of _________.
The Australian government
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for rubbish collection.
Which government is responsible for food and meat inspection?
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
State and territory governments
The Australian government
Not mentioned above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for food and meat inspection.
What is the expanded form of COAG?
The Commission of Australian Government
The Council of Australian Government
The Commonwealth of Australian Government
The Commitment of Australian Government
Some responsibilities are shared between the various levels of government. The Council of Australian Government (COAG) has been set up to encourage cooperation between the levels of government.
Which government is responsible for drains ?
Local governments and the Australian capital territory government
State and territory governments
The Australian government
Not mentioned above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for drains.
Who are the people responsible for crucial government activities and decisions?
The Governor-General
Ministers
The King of Australia
Chief Minister
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 the supreme authority in a court?
The lawyer
The judge or magistrate
The jury
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.
Complete the sentence: Individual party members who do not belong to any political party are termed as __________ .
Political party
Independents
Government Agents
Ministers
Most members of parliament belong to political parties. Some members of parliament do not belong to any political party. They are called Independents.
Which government is responsible for issues related to building permits, etc.?
The Australian government
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for building permits.
What is the identity of the legal body responsible for making decisions on the most important matters in the Australian government?
The Cabinet
The Queen
The Prime Minister
The Governor-General
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 is responsible for the establishments like local libraries, halls and community centres?
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
State and territory governments
The Australian government
Not mentioned above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for local libraries, halls and community centres.
Which government is responsible for matters related to camping grounds, caravan parks, etc.?
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
State and territory governments
The Australian government
City governments
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for camping grounds and caravan parks.
Which Government is responsible for certain child-care and aged-care issues?
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
The Australian government
All of the above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for certain child-care and aged-care issues.
Complete the sentence: Welfare sectors like parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, sports grounds, etc., come under the purview of _________.
The Australian Government
State and territory governments
Local governments and the Australian Capital Territory Government
None of the above
Local governments (and the Australian Capital Territory Government) are responsible for parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, sports grounds.
Who does a bill move to after it is passed by both houses of Parliament?
The Prime Minister
The King
Governor-General
The Court
If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agrees to the Bill, it goes to the Governor-General.
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