Parliament and Elections Flashcards
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What are the two houses of Australia's federal parliament?
Answer: House of Representatives and Senate
Australia's federal parliament consists of two houses: the House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house).
How many senators does each state elect to the Australian Senate?
Answer: 12
Each of Australia's six states elects 12 senators to the Senate, giving 72 state senators, plus 2 each from the ACT and NT.
Who is the head of government in Australia?
Answer: The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the head of government and leads the party or coalition that holds the majority in the House of Representatives.
What is the main constitutional role of the Governor-General?
Answer: To represent the King and carry out constitutional duties
The Governor-General is the King's representative in Australia and performs constitutional duties such as swearing in ministers and formally opening parliament.
Where does Australia's federal parliament meet?
Answer: Canberra
Australia's federal parliament meets in Parliament House in Canberra, the nation's capital city.
How often must elections for the House of Representatives be held at minimum?
Answer: Every 3 years
Under the Australian Constitution, elections for the House of Representatives must be held at least every three years.
What is the lower house of Australia's federal parliament called?
Answer: The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives is the lower house of federal parliament, and the government must maintain the confidence of this house to govern.