Govermet Test

Question 1

Define government

Answer 1

System of political rule and administration over a society

Question 2

3 levels of government

Answer 2

State
Federal
Local

Question 3

Define and give examples of federal government

Answer 3

Responsible for the nation as a whole
Examples:
- defence
- marriage
- currency

Question 4

Define and give examples of state government

Answer 4

Responsible for the state 
Examples:
- hospitals 
- schools
- vic police
- road laws

Question 5

Define and give examples of local government

Answer 5

Responsible for council/shires,leader- mayor
Examples:
- sport grounds
- rubbish disposal
- pet registrations 
- planning permits

Question 6

Define Legislative assembly

Answer 6

• Lower house
• 88 seats
• Party with the most amount of seats forms government
• Leader of the government is the premier

Question 7

Define legislative council

Answer 7

• 40 seats

* upper house red

Question 8

House of Representatives

Answer 8

Lower house- green
150 seats
Party with the most amount of seats forms government 
Leader of the government is the PM
Presiding officer is the speaker

Question 9

Senate

Answer 9

76 seats
Upper house- red
Presiding officer is president
Can’t introduce bills related to finance or taxation

Question 10

Who can vote?

Answer 10

Australian citizens
Over 18
Living in a new address for at least a month

Question 11

Define voting

Answer 11

To be elect those to make a decision on our behalf

Question 12

Define electorates

Answer 12

The geographical area consisting of voters who will vote for one representative

Question 13

Define preferential voting

Answer 13

Vote in order of preference. Where there is no clear majority, the person with the least votes has their votes recollected to second preferences

Question 14

Define a referendum

Answer 14

Changes to the constitution are voted on by the Australian people

Question 15

What is needed to pass a referendum

Answer 15

To pass a double majority is needed

1. Majority of people in state
2. Majority of states

Question 16

Define the constitutional monarchy

Answer 16

The fundamental law that governs a nation or state

Question 17

Define the crown

Answer 17

The crown is represented in Australia by federal: Governor General and state: governor

Question 18

Define backbenchers

Answer 18

Members of parliament with no special responsibility

Question 19

Define frontbenchers

Answer 19

Members allocated a ministerial portfolio
E.g Julie bishop
- minister foreign affairs

Question 20

Define shadow ministers

Answer 20

Is the opposition

Question 21

Define cabinet

Answer 21

Meeting of senior ministers

Question 22

What are the two Houses of Parliament

Answer 22

Senate

House of Representatives

Question 23

Define democracy

Answer 23

A system of government by the people in which representatives are elected

Question 24

Define federation

Answer 24

The joining together of individual states for a common purpose

Question 25

Define individuals

Answer 25

Belongs to no party

Question 26

Define parliamentary goverment

Answer 26

A government formed from the elected members of parliament

Question 27

Define senator

Answer 27

An elected representative in the senate

Question 28

What is the Governor General role

Answer 28

Represents the crown at a federal level

Question 29

Governors role

Answer 29

Represents the crown at a state level

Question 30

Define ministers

Answer 30

Members of the government with responsibility for areas of government policies or departments

Question 31

Define a political party

Answer 31

A group representing a political view

Question 32

Define a candidate

Answer 32

People who run for election to a political party