Forming A government

What is the first duty of the prime minister after an election ?

• make laws

• form a cabinet

• fix the roads

• Clean the beaches

Cabinet ministers come from 2 bodies ( parts of the government)

• The House of Assembly and The Senate

• the Judiciary and the House of assembly

• the Constituency and the Senate

• The Defence Force and the Police Force

Cabinet Ministers assist the prime minister in governing each cabinet minister has a _________________.

• Portfolio

• suitcase

• car

• Dog

Cabinet ministers are assisted by________________.

• Teachers

• Nurses

• Parliamentary secretaries

• senetors

How many senators are there?

• 12

• 16

• 38

• 100

The leader of the losing party in an election is called.

• the loser

• The leader of the opposition

• Minister of the opposition

• Prime minister

Once senators are appointed what happens next?

• an election is called

• parliament opens

• laws are passed

• there is a holiday.

Senators job is to _____________________.

• make sure the roads are fixed.

• make sure laws are clear and precise.

• make sure people follow the law.

• open parliament.

MPs and Senators are sworn in by ______________.

• The Queen

• The People

• The Governor General.

• The Speaker of the House.

the job of the Speaker of the House of Assembly is______________

• to talk to everyone

• to debate laws with the members

• to preside over the house and maintain order.

• to translate speeches.