Q1easy
What is legislative power?
- AThe power to make lawsCorrect
- BThe power to enforce laws
- CThe power to interpret laws
- DThe power to ignore laws
The fact states that legislative power is the power to make laws.
Legislative power
11 questions on legislative power, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q2medium
A group in government is debating and creating a new law. Which type of power are they using?
- ALegislative powerCorrect
- BJudicial power
- CMilitary power
- DCeremonial power
Because they are creating a new law, they are using legislative power, which is the power to make laws.
Q3hard
Which statement best captures the concept of legislative power?
- AIt is authority connected with making laws.Correct
- BIt is authority connected with avoiding laws.
- CIt is authority connected only with public speeches.
- DIt is authority connected only with private agreements.
The concept of legislative power is defined as the power to make laws, so it is authority connected with making laws.
Q4easy
Who has the power to make laws in Australia?
- AParliamentCorrect
- BThe police
- CPrivate companies
- DSports clubs
The fact states that Parliament has the power to make laws in Australia.
Q5medium
A new national rule is being proposed for Australia. Based on the fact, which body has the power to make it a law?
- AParliamentCorrect
- BA local shopping centre
- CA television station
- DA private citizen acting alone
The fact says Parliament has the power to make laws in Australia, so Parliament is the body that can make the proposed rule into law.
Q6hard
What does the term “legislative power” refer to in this context?
- AThe power of Parliament to make laws in AustraliaCorrect
- BThe power of courts to run elections
- CThe power of police to choose members of Parliament
- DThe power of citizens to replace all laws individually
In this context, legislative power means the power to make laws, and the fact identifies Parliament as having that power in Australia.
Q7easy
Who has the power to change laws in Australia?
- AParliamentCorrect
- BThe police
- CIndividual citizens
- DLocal sports clubs
The fact states that Parliament has the power to change laws in Australia.
Q8medium
A law in Australia needs to be changed. Based on the fact, which body has the power to make that change?
- AParliamentCorrect
- BA private company
- CA school principal
- DA neighbourhood committee
The fact says Parliament has the power to change laws in Australia, so Parliament is the body with that power.
Q9easy
Who makes up Parliament in Australia?
- ARepresentatives elected by the people of AustraliaCorrect
- BJudges appointed by the courts
- CPolice officers chosen by state governments
- DMilitary leaders selected by the Governor-General
The fact states that Parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people of Australia.
Q10medium
A student is explaining Australia’s Parliament to a class. Which statement correctly describes who is in Parliament?
- AParliament consists of representatives elected by the people of Australia.Correct
- BParliament consists only of people appointed for life.
- CParliament consists of representatives chosen by foreign governments.
- DParliament consists only of legal experts selected by courts.
According to the fact, Parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people of Australia.
Q11hard
Which idea about legislative power in Australia is supported by the fact that Parliament is made up of representatives elected by the people?
- AThe people of Australia choose representatives who make up Parliament.Correct
- BParliament’s members are selected without public elections.
- COnly government employees can decide who sits in Parliament.
- DThe courts directly appoint the representatives in Parliament.
The fact supports the idea that Parliament is composed of representatives elected by the people of Australia.