📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

1st January 1900

1st January 1901

26th January 1901

1st July 1901

2. The separation of powers divides government into three branches. Which are they?

Federal, State and Local

Legislative, Executive and Judicial

House of Representatives, Senate and Governor-General

Prime Minister, Parliament and High Court

3. Who is Australia's Head of State?

The Prime Minister

The Governor-General

The British Monarch

The President of the Senate

4. Which of these can only be changed through a referendum? (Select all that apply)

The Australian Constitution

Federal laws

State laws

Local council regulations

5. At what age can Australians vote in federal elections?

16 years

17 years

18 years

21 years

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

6. Explain what the role of the Governor-General is in the Australian government system.

7. Fill in the blanks: Australia's federal Parliament consists of two houses: the _____________ and the _____________.

8. What is a referendum and why is it important for changing the Constitution?

9. Name two powers that belong to the federal government under the Australian Constitution.

10. Do you think voting should be compulsory in Australia? Give two reasons to support your opinion.

11. Why do you think the founders of Australia decided to include separation of powers in the Constitution? Explain how this protects democracy.