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03/07/2026 You have 60 minutes to complete the quiz Generate Quiz 6A466EA8E92EC 1 / 20 What do members of a political party do? They sign all bills passed by the Australian Parliament into law They perform ceremonial duties They work together to have the party’s ideas turned into laws 2 / 20 Which of these statements about government in Australia is correct? The government in Australia is secular The government does not allow some religions Religious laws are passed by Parliament 3 / 20 Who has the power to put the laws into practice? The Prime Minister, Australian government ministers and the Governor-General Judges Members of Parliament 4 / 20 What does the Rule of Law mean? People who hold positions of power in the Australian community are above the law No person, group or religious rule is above the law The Australian government can rule by force using the laws of Australia 5 / 20 Before 1901, how did the separate British colonies in Australia govern themselves? Each colony had its own constitution but they were all following the same British laws Each colony had its own constitution and its own laws relating to specific matters They were directly governed by the British government 6 / 20 In Australia, who can have a say in forming the laws and policies of the government? Only members of parliament Only the King and the Prime Minister All Australians 7 / 20 What do people pledge at the citizenship ceremony? Allegiance toHis Majesty King Charles III To share Australia’s democratic beliefs and to respect its rights and liberties To be citizens of Australia 8 / 20 Which is the smallest of Australia’s mainland states? New South Wales Queensland Victoria 9 / 20 What is the name of the strait that separates Tasmania from mainland Australia? Bass Strait Tasmania Strait Torres Strait 10 / 20 What do Australians remember on Anzac Day? The sacrifice of all Australians who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations The contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary and dynamic nation The hardship and sacrifices of Australia’s early free settlers 11 / 20 Which of these statements about Australian citizenship is correct? As an Australian you do not have to obey the laws of Australia When you become an Australian citizen, you will have additional responsibilities and privileges As an Australian you can only vote in federal elections 12 / 20 Which of the following is a way for Australian citizens to actively participate in society? Have at least 3 children Build a successful business Volunteer to do social and community work 13 / 20 Hobart is the capital city of which state or territory? Victoria Tasmania Australian Capital Territory 14 / 20 In Australia, who is the Head of State? The Prime Minister The King of Australia The Governor 15 / 20 Which of the following is a responsibility of the state and territory governments? Forestry Postal services and the communications network Drains 16 / 20 Where are state and territory governments based? In Canberra In Sydney In their capital cities 17 / 20 In the Australian Government, what is called a portfolio? The key decision-making body of government A proposal for a new law or a change to the law The area of government a minister is responsible for 18 / 20 What does Australian society value? Christians Discrimination Equal rights 19 / 20 Which one of the following is a service that taxes are spent on? Travel Private house purchase Social security 20 / 20 What does freedom of expression mean? People are free to have social or political discussion, but only in private places People can express their views, including through art, film, music, and literature The laws of Australia do not have to be obeyed while engaging in freedom of expression Your score is 0% Restart quiz
