Year 9 Civics - Pre-unit quiz 2020

What role is the most powerful in the Australian political system?

• The Queen of Australia

• The Governor General

• The Prime Minister

• The President of the Senate

The highest law of the land, which governs the governors is ...

• the law of the jungle.

• the Constitution of Australia

• might is right

• my way or the highway

"Bicameral" means ...

• using two cameras at the same time

• a cake which has two layers

• liking both digital and still photography

• a parliament with two houses

Federal elections in Australia are held every ...

• three years

• four years

• five years

• six years

The lower house of the federal parliament is also known as ...

• the Senate.

• the Legislative Assembly

• the Legislative Council

• the House of Representatives

The house of federal parliament with red chairs and carpet is known as ...

• the Senate

• the Legislative Assembly

• the Legislative Council

• the House of Representatives

Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia in 2020?

• Scott Morrison

• Malcolm Turnbull

• Mark McGowan

• Tony Abbott

Who is the current (2020) Governor General of Australia?

• Kim Beazley

• Dame Quentin Bryce

• Sir Peter Cosgrove

• David Hurley

Who is the current Opposition Leader (2020)?

• Bill Shorten

• Anthony Albanese

• Adam Bandt

• Pauline Hanson

Which political party is currently NOT represented in the Australian Parliament?

• Labor Party

• Liberal Party

• The Nationals

• United Australia Party

• The Greens