Australian Parliament Quiz

What is the lower house of the Australian Parliament called?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• National Assembly

• Congress

What is the main role of the lower house in the Australian Parliament?

• Reviewing bills

• Passing laws

• Selecting the Prime Minister

• Representing the Crown

Who is responsible for setting the government's agenda in the Australian Parliament?

• Governor-General

• Opposition Leader

• Local Member

• Prime Minister

How many seats are there in the lower house of the Australian Parliament?

• 100

• 250

• 151

• 200

What is it called when a party in the lower house needs to band with another party to get a majority?

• Union

• Partnership

• Coalition

• Alliance

What is the upper house of the Australian Parliament designed to be?

• House of Commons

• House of Representatives

• House of Review

• House of Lords

What is the main purpose of the Senate in the Australian Parliament?

• Selecting the Prime Minister

• Passing laws

• Keeping the government in check

• Representing the Crown

How many seats are there in the Senate of the Australian Parliament?

• 100

• 76

• 150

• 50

What is the role of the cross bench in the Australian Parliament?

• Representing the Crown

• Negotiating with the opposition

• Leading the government

• Reviewing bills

Who represents the Crown in Australia and has to sign off on the bills passed by the Parliament?

• Prime Minister

• Opposition Leader

• Local Member

• Governor-General