Civics & Citizenship - Recalling Year 7 content

Who is Australia's current Head of State?

• Samantha Mostyn

• Anthony Albanese

• King Charles III

• Steven Miles

Who is Australia's current Prime Minister?

• Anthony Albanese

• Peter Dutton

• Steven Miles

• Scott Morrison

Who is Queensland's current Premier?

• Anthony Albanese

• Steven Miles

• David Crisafulli

• Peter Dutton

Australia's system of government is based on what foreign system?

• The Westminster system (England)

• Presidential system (United States of America)

Australia's Parliament House is situated in which city?

• Brisbane

• Melbourne

• Sydney

• Canberra

What are two advantages of having a written Constitution?

• It cannot be changed.

• It defines the rules that state how a club or a country is to be run.

• It is a legal document that sets out the powers of control.

• It can determine which political party should be governing a club or country.

Which arm of government has the power to make laws?

• Legislative (parliamentarians)

• Executive (public service, cabinet, tribunals, government departments)

• Judicial (courts, police)

Which arm of government has the power to put the law into action?

• Legislative (parliamentarians)

• Executive (public service, cabinet, tribunals, government departments)

• Judicial (courts, police)

Which arm of government has the power to make judgements on law?

• Legislative (parliamentarians)

• Executive (public service, cabinet, tribunals, government departments)

• Judicial (courts, police)

Why is it important that the people who have ‘judicial’ power are a different group of people from those who have ‘legislative’ power?

• It means that not all the power is in the hands of the same people/group.

• It ensures that tasks are completed more efficiently.

• It ensures that different perspectives are applied.

• Separated power contributes to greater fairness.