Understanding Australia's Constitutional Monarchy

What type of government system does Australia have?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Republic

• Federal Monarchy

Who is the head of state in Australia?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• The King

• The President

What is the role of the Governor-General in Australia?

• To make laws

• To represent the King

• To lead the government

• To control the military

Who holds the real political power in Australia?

• The King

• The Governor-General

• The Prime Minister and the elected government

• The Parliament

What is one of the ceremonial duties of the Governor-General?

• Appointing the Prime Minister

• Giving Royal Assent to laws

• Drafting new laws

• Leading the military

On whose advice does the Governor-General act when dissolving Parliament?

• The King

• The Prime Minister

• The High Court

• The Senate

What does the constitutional monarchy system in Australia ensure?

• The monarchy has direct control over the government

• The government is run by elected representatives

• The King can veto any law

• The Governor-General can make laws independently

What historical ties does Australia’s monarchy reflect?

• Ties to the United States

• Ties to the United Kingdom

• Ties to Canada

• Ties to New Zealand

What is one of the powers of the Governor-General?

• To appoint judges

• To create new laws

• To lead the military

• To veto laws

What ensures that the decision-making process in Australia remains democratic?

• The King’s direct involvement

• The Governor-General’s independent decisions

• The advice of the Prime Minister

• The High Court’s rulings