Civics and Citizenships

Question 1

What is the role of the parliament

Answer 1

The parliament votes for new laws. The parliament are politicians.

Question 2

What is the role of the executive

Answer 2

The executive are people like the prime minister and the cabinet. The executive come up with ideas for most of the new laws and implement them if they pass.

Question 3

What is the role of the judiciary

Answer 3

The judiciary are judges. The judiciary decide if laws have been broken or if they are unconstitutional using the constitution.

Question 4

What are the 4 main roles of the Australian parliament

Answer 4

1. Making and changing federal laws
2. Representing the people of Australia
3. Providing a place where government is formed
4. Keeping a check on the work of the government

Question 5

The 3 levels of government

Answer 5

1. Federal parliament
2. State/ territory parliaments
3. Local councils

Question 6

When was the Australian Constitution created?

Answer 6

The Australian Constitution was made on January 1st 1901.

Question 7

What is the Federal parliament responsible for?

Answer 7

1. Post, telephones and the internet
2. Money
3. Immigration
4. Defence

Question 8

What is the state/ territory parliament responsible for?

Answer 8

1. Public transport
2. Schools
3. Hospitals
4. Public housing

Question 9

What are local councils responsible for?

Answer 9

1. Rubbish collection and recycling
2. Parks, sports fields and swimming pools
3. Pet control
4. Parking

Question 10

When federal and state laws are inconsistent, which law wins?

Answer 10

When federal and state laws are inconsistent, the federal law prevails (wins) and the state law is invalid.