Study Guide


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1 Who represents the King in each state of Australia?

2 What is the role of the governor in each state of Australia?

3 What is the King’s role in the day-to-day government of Australia?

4 In Australia, does the Governor-General act independently of political parties?

5 Who advises the King in the appointment of his representative in Australia?

6 Who appoints the Governor-General in Australia?

7 Who is Australia's current Head of State?

8 Who is Australia's Head of State?

9 Who is the leader of the Australian Government?

10 Which two traditions influence the Australian system of parliamentary democracy?

11 Since the King does not live in Australia, then who holds his powers in Australia?

12 What does it mean for Australia to be a constitutional monarchy?

13 What special powers does the Governor-General have in Australia?

14 Who acts as the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Defence Force?

15 Who starts the process for a federal election in Australia?

16 Who approves the appointments of ministers, federal judges, and other government officials in Australia?

17 Who performs ceremonial duties in Australia?

18 Who is responsible for signing Bills passed by the Australian Parliament to make them law?

19 What is the Royal Assent?

20 Which of the following is true about the Governor-General in Australia?

21 Who is the Governor-General?

22 Who is the Governor?

23 Who is the Prime Minister?

24 Who is the Premier?

25 Who is the Chief Minister?

26 Who is a Government Minister?

27 What does MP stand for?

28 Who is a Member of Parliament (MP)?

29 How are Members of Parliament chosen?

30 Who is a Senator?

31 Who is a Mayor or Shire President?

32 Who is a Councillor?