Government and law test 5

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What is another name for the Senate?

The Executive House

The Lower House

The Upper House, the House of Review, or the States’ House

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How are states and territories different under the Australian Constitution?

States have constitutional rights, while territories do not

States and territories have equal rights under the Constitution

Territories have more power than states

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Who represents the King in each Australian state?

A Governor

A Premier

A Chief Minister

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Who debates proposals for new laws in the Australian Parliament?

Only the Governor-General

Only the Prime Minister

Members of Parliament and Senators

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What is one role of the Senate?

To appoint the Prime Minister

To enforce laws

To consider, debate, and vote on new laws or changes to the laws

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How does the role of the Administrator of the Northern Territory compare to a state Governor?

The Administrator has similar responsibilities to a state Governor

The Administrator has more power than a Governor

The Administrator has no official role

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What is the title of the leader of a state government in Australia?

Premier

Chief Minister

Governor

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How many senators are there in the Australian Senate?

76 senators

100 senators

150 senators

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How are representatives for state and territory parliaments chosen?

They are elected by Australian citizens

They are selected by the Governor-General

They are appointed by the Prime Minister

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Besides making laws, what else does the Senate do?

Oversee state governments

Discuss matters of national importance

Control local councils

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How many senators do the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory elect?

12 senators each

2 senators each

6 senators each

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How are senators chosen?

They are chosen by the Governor-General

They are appointed by the Prime Minister

They are elected by voters from each state and territory

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How many senators does each state elect?

15 senators

6 senators

12 senators

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Who appoints the Administrator of the Northern Territory?

The Prime Minister

The Premier of the Northern Territory

The Governor-General

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How are states represented in the Senate?

Larger states have more senators

Each state is equally represented, regardless of size or population

Only the largest states have representation

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Where are state and territory governments based?

In their capital cities

In the House of Representatives

In Canberra

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What else does the House of Representatives discuss besides laws?

Court decisions

Only local government issues

Matters of national importance

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What power do states have that territories do not?

Territories have full independence from the Australian Government

States and territories have equal law-making power

States can pass laws in their own right, but territory laws can be changed by the Australian Government

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How many states and mainland territories are there in Australia?

Six states and two mainland territories

Five states and three mainland territories

Seven states and one mainland territory

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What is the title of the leader of a territory government in Australia?