Chapter 3 · 79 questions
Government and the law in Australia
How the three levels of government work, the Australian Constitution, elections and the justice system.
Sample questions
What is the name of Australia's founding legal document that sets out the rules for how the country is governed?
- ✓ The Australian Constitution
- · The Federation Act
- · The Commonwealth Proclamation
The Australian Constitution is the foundational legal document that establishes the rules and framework for governing Australia, including the powers of the federal government.
Australia's system of government is best described as a:
- · Republic with an elected president
- ✓ Constitutional monarchy
- · Direct democracy
Australia is a constitutional monarchy, meaning it is a democracy with a monarch as head of state whose powers are limited by the Constitution.
Who represents the King of Australia at the national level?
- · The Prime Minister
- · The Chief Justice
- ✓ The Governor-General
The Governor-General is the King's representative in Australia at the federal level, carrying out the King's constitutional duties on his behalf.