Citizenship Parliament and Elections

Question 1

What are the two houses of Australia's federal parliament?

Accepted Answer

House of Representatives and Senate

Answer

Australia's federal parliament consists of two houses: the House of Representatives (lower house) and the Senate (upper house).

Question 2

How many senators does each state elect to the Australian Senate?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

Each of Australia's six states elects 12 senators to the Senate, giving 72 state senators, plus 2 each from the ACT and NT.

Question 3

Who is the head of government in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The Prime Minister

Answer

The Prime Minister is the head of government and leads the party or coalition that holds the majority in the House of Representatives.

Question 4

What is the main constitutional role of the Governor-General?

Accepted Answer

To represent the King and carry out constitutional duties

Answer

The Governor-General is the King's representative in Australia and performs constitutional duties such as swearing in ministers and formally opening parliament.

Question 5

Where does Australia's federal parliament meet?

Accepted Answer

Canberra

Answer

Australia's federal parliament meets in Parliament House in Canberra, the nation's capital city.

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Australian Citizenship Test Practice Test

Citizenship Parliament and Elections