Question 1

What is the role of the High Court of Australia?

Accepted Answer

To interpret and apply the Constitution

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To administer government agencies

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To enforce existing laws

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To create new laws

Question 2

What does the term 'bicameral system' mean?

Accepted Answer

A system of government with two legislative chambers.

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A system of government with three legislative chambers.

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A system of government with one legislative chamber.

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A system of government with four legislative chambers.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about the legislative process in a bicameral system?

Accepted Answer

Both chambers must pass the same bill before it becomes law.

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The lower chamber has the power to overrule any veto by the upper chamber.

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The upper chamber can veto any bill passed by the lower chamber.

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Only one chamber needs to pass a bill for it to become law.

Question 4

What is the section in the Australian constitution that outlines the composition of the Senate?

Accepted Answer

S7

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S24

Answer

S71

Answer

S128

Question 5

What is the section in the Australian constitution that outlines the method of electing members of the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

S24

Answer

S7

Answer

S71

Answer

S128

Question 6

What is the full name of the Australian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK)

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Australian Constitution Act 1900

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Commonwealth Charter of Australia

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Constitution of Australia

Question 7

Grant Royal Assent - is a role of the

Accepted Answer

Governor General

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Minister for Foreign Affairs

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Prime Minister

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Attorney General

Question 8

Which house is also know as the House of Review?

Accepted Answer

senate

Question 9

Who is most known for scrutinising bills?

Accepted Answer

The upper house

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House of Representatives

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The lower house

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Legislative Assembly

Question 10

Type of bill that must be introduced in the lower house only

Accepted Answer

appropriationbill

Question 11

Name of geographical region that a MP represents

Accepted Answer

electorate

Question 12

Which house controls government expenditure?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives

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<P>Senate</P>

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<P>Out House</P>

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Upper House

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