About this Study Set
This study set covers Political Science through
20 practice questions.
Basic facts about government, rules, and symbols Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Introduction to Civics for Kids study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the name of the official home of the Prime Minister of Australia?
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A
The White House
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B
The Lodge
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C
10 Downing Street
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D
The Beehive
2
Which document contains the highest laws of the country?
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A
A storybook
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B
A menu
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C
The Constitution
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D
A school timetable
3
Who is the official head of state in Australia?
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A
The Monarch
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B
The Mayor
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C
The President
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D
The Teacher
4
What do we call a person who is chosen by citizens to make decisions for them?
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A
A coach
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B
A representative
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C
A customer
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D
A waiter
5
What is the purpose of a law?
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A
To make rules for safety
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B
To decide what to eat
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C
To pick names for pets
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D
To choose colors for painting
6
What is the name of the building where the Australian Parliament meets?
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A
The Library
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B
Parliament House
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C
The Museum
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D
The City Hall
7
What is a vote used for?
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A
To make a choice
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B
To play a game
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C
To measure height
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D
To grow plants
8
What do we call a group of people who make rules for a country?
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A
A sports team
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B
A government
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C
A dance club
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D
A choir
9
In a democracy, who gets to help choose the leaders?
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A
Only adults
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B
Only teachers
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C
The citizens
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D
The animals
10
What is the name of the person who leads the government of Australia?
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A
The Prime Minister
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B
The Captain
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C
The Principal
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D
The King of the World
11
What is the name of the city where the Australian Parliament is located?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Canberra
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D
Brisbane
12
What is a ballot box used for?
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A
Collecting toys
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B
Holding voting papers
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C
Storing food
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D
Cleaning the room
13
Which of these is a symbol of a country's identity?
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A
A flag
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B
A backpack
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C
A bicycle
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D
A toothbrush
14
What is a rule made by the government called?
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A
A law
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B
A rhyme
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C
A joke
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D
A riddle
15
What does the word 'citizenship' mean?
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A
Living in a tree
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B
Being a member of a country
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C
Eating lunch
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D
Playing outside
16
What happens in a parliament?
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A
Baking cakes
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B
Discussing laws
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C
Painting pictures
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D
Sleeping
17
Who helps keep our communities safe by following laws?
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A
The Police
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B
The Chefs
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C
The Artists
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D
The Bakers
18
What is the term for a system of government where people elect their leaders?
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A
Democracy
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B
Kingdom
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C
Dictatorship
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D
Monarchy
19
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
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A
Small, Medium, Large
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B
Federal, State, Local
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C
Fast, Slow, Medium
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D
North, South, East
20
What do citizens do during an election?
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A
Sleep
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B
Dance
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C
Vote
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D
Run
