Yr. 9 - Forming Federal Government

What is a minority government?

• A government with a majority of seats in the House of Representatives
• A government with no opposition
• A government with equal number of seats for each major party
• A government with fewer seats than the Opposition

What is a motion of no-confidence?

• A vote to see if a majority of members in the Senate support the Opposition
• A vote to see if a majority of members in the House of Representatives support the Opposition
• A vote to see if a majority of members in the Senate still support the Minority government
• A vote to see if a majority of members in the House of Representatives still support the Minority government

What is the second requirement for a minority government to remain in power?

• To win a majority in the House of Representatives
• To guarantee supply
• To pass a motion of no-confidence
• To win a majority in the Senate

What is the first way for a minority government to remain accountable to the people?

• By winning a majority in the House of Representatives
• By winning a majority in the Senate
• By passing a motion of no-confidence
• By guaranteeing supply

What is the second way for a minority government to remain accountable to the people?

• By winning a majority in the Senate
• By passing a motion of no-confidence
• By guaranteeing supply
• By winning a majority in the House of Representatives

What happens if the existing government is re-elected?

• The government dissolves
• The Prime Minister remains the same
• The Governor-General appoints a new Prime Minister
• The Opposition takes over as Prime Minister

What happens when a government is a minority government?

• It has equal number of seats for each major party
• It has fewer seats than the Opposition
• It has a majority of seats in the House of Representatives
• It has no opposition

How is government formed in Australia?

• Based on popular vote
• Based on parliamentary majority in the Senate
• Based on parliamentary majority in the House of Representatives
• Based on appointment by the Governor-General

What is the role of the winning party in government?

• To oversee the judiciary
• To manage the economy
• To represent the country internationally
• To make laws for governing the country

What is one requirement for a minority government to remain in power?

• To have the support of the judiciary
• To have the support of the Senate
• To have the support of the House of Representatives
• To have the support of the Governor-General