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Civics and Citizenship Knowledge

Government & Politics

A comprehensive look at democratic systems, the branches of government, and Australian political foundations.

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10 Questions Medium Ages 13+ Apr 4, 2026

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1 Which country is one of the few in the world to make voting in federal elections compulsory for all adult citizens?
  • A United States
  • B United Kingdom
  • C Australia
  • D Canada
2 In a democratic system, which branch of government is primarily responsible for making and passing new laws?
  • A The Executive
  • B The Judiciary
  • C The Legislative
  • D The Military
3 Which historical document, signed in 1215, established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law?
  • A The Declaration of Independence
  • B The Magna Carta
  • C The Bill of Rights
  • D The Treaty of Versailles
4 In the Australian political system, who serves as the representative of the British Monarch at the federal level?
  • A The Prime Minister
  • B The Chief Justice
  • C The Speaker of the House
  • D The Governor-General
5 What is the minimum age required for an Australian citizen to enroll and vote in a federal election?
  • A 16 years old
  • B 18 years old
  • C 21 years old
  • D 17 years old
6 Which term describes a parliament that consists of two separate chambers, such as a House of Representatives and a Senate?
  • A Unicameral
  • B Bicameral
  • C Tripartite
  • D Federalist
7 The 'Separation of Powers' doctrine aims to prevent the concentration of power by dividing government into how many branches?
  • A Two
  • B Three
  • C Four
  • D Five
8 Which international organization, founded in 1945, aims to maintain international peace and security?
  • A The European Union
  • B The World Bank
  • C The United Nations
  • D The G20
9 In the Australian House of Representatives, what is the specific voting system used where voters rank candidates in order of preference?
  • A First-past-the-post
  • B Proportional representation
  • C Preferential voting
  • D List system
10 What is the primary document that sets out the rules for how the Australian Government is run and how its powers are distributed?
  • A The Australian Constitution
  • B The Magna Carta
  • C The Bill of Rights
  • D The Human Rights Act
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