2021 Civics Revision

The separation of responsibilities across local, state and federal governments is known as what?

• The separation of responsibilities

• The division of responsibilities

• The separation of powers

• The division of powers

The separation of the government’s responsibilities into legislative, executive and judicial arms is known as what?

• The separation of responsibilities

• The division of responsibilities

• The separation of powers

• The division of powers

Which branch of government is responsible for putting laws into action?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Bicameral

When changing the constitution, a _________________ will usually be in the form of a question asking the voters whether or not they approve of the change.

• Bill

• Law

• Referendum

• Vote

Which of the following is not an Australian Value?

• A “fair go”

• Equality

• Greed

• Freedom

Which of the following best describes the meaning of “equality”?

• People have the right to do whatever they want to

• Groups receive treatment in the law based on their beliefs

• People have the right to receive equal treatment

• All people within a society are treated equally by the law

The __________ is the upper house of the federal parliament.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• State Government

• The executive branch

The __________ is the lower house of the federal parliament.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• State Government

• The executive branch

What is not a responsibility of local governments?

• Rubbish collection

• Schools

• Local roads

• Swimming pools

What is a responsibility of the federal government?

• Postal services

• Hospitals

• Maintaining gardens

• Victorian Police