How does the Australian Constitution define "Parliament"?
  • Prime Minister, Government and Opposition
  • House of Representatives and Senate
  • Queen, House of Representatives and Senate
  • Governor-General, House of Representatives and Senate
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
  • 76
  • 24
  • 100
  • 150
How many members of the Senate are there?
  • 36
  • 60
  • 76
  • 150
How many members of the Senate were there in 1901?
  • 36
  • 18
  • 24
  • 30
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives is known as what?
  • The President
  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker
  • The Governor-General
The presiding officer of the Senate is known as what?
  • Black rod
  • The President
  • The Speaker
  • The Leader of the Government
How long are the terms of the House of Representatives?
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 6 years
Which statement best describes the terms of territory senators, those elected in the Australian Capital Territory or the Northern Territory?
  • Territory senators serve a term concurrent with the parliament in their territory.
  • Territory senators serve a term concurrent with the House of Representatives, to a maximum of three years.
  • Territory senators serve fixed six-year terms, with half facing election every three years.
  • Territory senators serve fixed three-year terms, with all senators facing the electorate every three years.
What happens when a member of the House of Representatives dies or resigns?
  • Their party nominates a person to take their place until the next general election takes place.
  • The Governor-General nominates a person to take their place until the next general election takes place.
  • The relevant State Parliament nominates a person to take their place until the next general election takes place.
  • A by-election is held, in which the people elect a replacement to represent the seat until the next general election takes places.
Where is Parliament House located in Australia?
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  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Brisbane
  • Sydney
Australia's government is a representative democracy.What does this mean?
  • A government in which one person rules with total power.
  • A form of government in which the people have the power to vote and elect representatives and leaders under a free electoral system.
  • The government is run by a monarch.
The House of Representatives being the lower house of Parliament is recognised by its seats of which colour?
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
What is the combined role of the House of Representatives and the Senate?
  • To campaign for political parties.
  • To consider passing of new laws and changes to existing laws.
  • To get people to vote.
  • To organise upcoming elections.
What does the Australian Electoral Commission do?
  • Passes new laws.
  • Ensure elections are open, free and fair.
  • Organise political campaigns.
Which service does the Federal Government NOT provide?
  • The Defence force
  • Tax collection
  • Foreign affairs
  • Local Police
Who has to approve a bill to make it a law?
  • Prime minister, Queen, House committee.
  • Senate, Queen, Government
  • House of Representatives, Senate, Governor General
The area that a member of the House of Representatives represents is called?
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  • Seat
  • State
  • Division
  • Electorate
Who is the current Australian Prime Minister?
  • Tony abbott
  • Scott Morrison
  • Dan Andrews
  • Malcolm Turnbull
What is the role of the governor general in Australia?
  • To help the prime minister
  • Represents the Queen in Australia
  • Acts as chief executive of Government
  • The leader of the senate
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