This drill at a glance
What this topic covers
What is in this drill
21 questions, drawn from the third part of Our Common Bond, Government and the law in Australia. All 21 carry a worked explanation.
The pass mark on this drill is 16 of 21. Every question shows you the correct answer with the reason beneath it, so a wrong answer teaches you something rather than just costing you a mark.
For scale: the third part of the booklet accounts for 221 of the 595 questions in this bank, across 8 topics. That is worth knowing before you decide where your study time goes.
The four worked questions below are taken from the 21 questions on this topic, each with the correct answer and the reason Our Common Bond gives. They show how the questions are worded before you sit the drill, which asks every question on the topic.
Questions from this drill, worked
- 1
Australia's system of government is a:
Answer: Parliamentary democracy. "Democracy" means power comes from the people; "parliamentary" means we exercise that power by voting for representatives in parliament, who must answer to us at elections. Source: Our Common Bond Part 3, intro / "How do I have my say?", p24.
- 2
Who can force you to tell them who you voted for in elections?
Answer: No one. The secret ballot means your choice cannot be demanded by anyone with power over you. Source: Our Common Bond Part 3, "Voting", p24.
- 3
Besides conducting federal elections and referendums, what is the responsibility of the AEC?
Answer: It is responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth electoral roll. To run fair elections it must keep an accurate list of who is enrolled to vote. Source: Our Common Bond Part 3, "Voting", p24.
- 4
In Australia, who can have a say in forming the laws and policies of a government?
Answer: All Australians. By voting and by contacting representatives, every citizen can influence the laws and policies of government. Source: Our Common Bond Part 3, "Raising matters with your representatives", p24.
Where people lose marks
How to use this page
Work through the drill once without studying first. The questions you miss tell you what to read in the booklet, which is faster than reading the whole part again.
Then come back and sit it a second time. When you are clearing the pass mark comfortably on this topic, pick the next one from practice test questions and keep full test for last, so the timed sitting is the final rehearsal rather than the first.
Everything here is free, with no account and no card, and you can sit it as many times as you like.
Where this comes from
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions are in this drill?
- All 21 of them. That is every question in the bank on this topic, not a sample. You need 16 correct to clear the drill, and you can sit it as many times as you like.
- What catches people out on this topic?
- Compulsory voting means you must attend and have your name marked off. The questions are precise about what the obligation is.