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The states and the Northern Territory are divided into

Afederal electorates
Blocal taxation areas
Clocal government areas

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Australia's system of government and law is designed to be fair, transparent, and accountable. The citizenship test assesses whether you understand these systems and how they affect daily life in Australia.

Think about the constitutional principle at the heart of this question. Many government and law questions can be answered by understanding the fundamental rules set out in the Australian Constitution. This question is at a moderate difficulty level, similar to what you can expect on the actual citizenship test. Understanding the reasoning behind the answer is key.

Study the concept of "the rule of law" as it applies to government. In Australia, even the government must follow the law. No person, including the Prime Minister, is above the legal system. Explore more Government & Law practice questions to strengthen your preparation, or try a full practice test to simulate the real exam experience.

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Judges and magistrates are appointed by

Which of these about Australia's court system is correct?

In some cases, a court uses this to decide if a person has broken the law:

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