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Australian Electoral Commission

17 questions on australian electoral commission, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Q1easy

What type of agency is the Australian Electoral Commission?

  • AA Commonwealth agencyCorrect
  • BA state agency
  • CA local council agency
  • DA private agency

The fact states that the Australian Electoral Commission is a Commonwealth agency.

Q2medium

A student is describing the Australian Electoral Commission in a class discussion. Which statement is correct?

  • AIt is a Commonwealth agency.Correct
  • BIt is run by local councils only.
  • CIt is a private organisation.
  • DIt is a state-based agency only.

The correct description is that the Australian Electoral Commission is a Commonwealth agency.

Q3hard

Which classification best fits the Australian Electoral Commission within Australia’s system of government and law?

  • AA Commonwealth agencyCorrect
  • BA territory-only office
  • CA private electoral company
  • DA local government department

The Australian Electoral Commission is classified as a Commonwealth agency, according to the fact.

Q4easy

Which organisation is responsible for conducting federal elections in Australia?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BThe High Court of Australia
  • CThe Australian Taxation Office
  • DThe Department of Defence

The fact states that the Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for conducting federal elections.

Q5medium

A federal election is being organised across Australia. Which body would be responsible for conducting it?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BState and territory police forces
  • CLocal councils
  • DThe Governor-General's office

According to the fact, responsibility for conducting federal elections belongs to the Australian Electoral Commission.

Q6hard

What role does the Australian Electoral Commission have in Australia's system of government?

  • AIt conducts federal electionsCorrect
  • BIt writes all federal laws
  • CIt appoints High Court judges
  • DIt manages state school curriculums

The fact identifies the Australian Electoral Commission as the body responsible for conducting federal elections, not for making laws, appointing judges, or managing schools.

Q7easy

Which organisation is responsible for conducting referendums in Australia?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BThe High Court of Australia
  • CThe Australian Defence Force
  • DThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

The fact states that the Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for conducting referendums.

Q8medium

A nationwide referendum is being held in Australia. Which body would be responsible for conducting it?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BThe local city council
  • CThe Governor-General’s office
  • DThe Australian Federal Police

According to the fact, referendums in Australia are conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission.

Q9hard

Which statement best describes the role of the Australian Electoral Commission in relation to referendums?

  • AIt conducts referendums in Australia.Correct
  • BIt decides the result of referendums without a vote.
  • CIt writes the proposed changes voted on in referendums.
  • DIt replaces Parliament during referendums.

The fact identifies the Australian Electoral Commission as the body responsible for conducting referendums. It does not say that the Commission decides outcomes, writes proposed changes, or replaces Parliament.

Q10easy

Which organisation is responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BThe High Court of Australia
  • CThe Australian Taxation Office
  • DThe Department of Defence

The fact states that the Australian Electoral Commission is responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll.

Q11medium

A citizen wants to know which body maintains the Commonwealth electoral roll. Which organisation should they identify?

  • AThe Australian Electoral CommissionCorrect
  • BThe Australian Federal Police
  • CThe Parliament of Australia
  • DThe Governor-General's office

According to the fact, maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll is the responsibility of the Australian Electoral Commission.

Q12hard

What responsibility of the Australian Electoral Commission is described in the fact?

  • AMaintaining the Commonwealth electoral rollCorrect
  • BMaking decisions in the High Court
  • CCollecting federal income tax
  • DCommanding the Australian Defence Force

The fact specifically identifies the Australian Electoral Commission as responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll.

Q13hard

What key principle is reflected by the Australian Electoral Commission being independent of the government?

  • AElectoral administration is separate from government control.Correct
  • BThe government directly manages all electoral decisions.
  • CCourts are responsible for running the Australian Electoral Commission.
  • DLocal councils control the Australian Electoral Commission.

Because the fact says the Australian Electoral Commission is independent of the government, the supported concept is that electoral administration is separate from government control.

Q14medium

A political party wants the Australian Electoral Commission to make a decision that benefits that party. Based on the fact, what should happen?

  • AThe Australian Electoral Commission should make the decision the party requests.
  • BThe Australian Electoral Commission should allow all political parties to vote on the decision.
  • CThe political party should not be able to influence the Australian Electoral Commission's decision.Correct
  • DThe largest political party should decide what the Australian Electoral Commission does.

Political parties cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission, so the party should not be able to influence the decision.

Q15hard

What principle is supported by the rule that political parties cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission?

  • AThe Australian Electoral Commission makes decisions independently of political parties.Correct
  • BPolitical parties are responsible for approving Australian Electoral Commission decisions.
  • CThe Australian Electoral Commission must give preference to political parties in government.
  • DPolitical parties control how the Australian Electoral Commission applies the law.

If political parties cannot influence the Australian Electoral Commission's decisions, this supports the idea that the Commission makes decisions independently of political parties.

Q16easy

Who cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission?

  • APeople in governmentCorrect
  • BVoters on election day
  • CAustralian citizens living overseas
  • DLocal community groups

The fact states that people in government cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission.

Q17hard

What principle is shown by the rule that people in government cannot influence the decisions of the Australian Electoral Commission?

  • AThe Australian Electoral Commission makes decisions independently from government influenceCorrect
  • BGovernment officials directly control electoral decisions
  • CElection decisions are made only by political parties
  • DThe Australian Electoral Commission must ask the government before deciding

Because people in government cannot influence the Commission’s decisions, the fact supports the idea that the Australian Electoral Commission acts independently from government influence.

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