Forming Government

What is the role of the house of Representatives?

• To represent the people, pass laws, and oversee the government
• To have absolute power in government

• To review bills

• To make judgement on laws

How many houses of Parliament does Australia have?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the role of the Senate in Australia?

• To draft legislation

• To interpret laws

• To review legislation

• To execute laws

How many members are there in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 250

• 150

• 200

What happens if a party or coalition gets 76 or more seats in the House of Representatives?

• They call for a re-election

• They dissolve the parliament

• They form the government

• They form the opposition

How many Senators does each state have?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

What voting system is used in the Senate?

• Single transferable vote

• First-past-the-post

• Proportional representation

• Majoritarian voting

What is the main function of the House of Representatives?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To review laws

• To interpret laws

How are the electorates in the House of Representatives determined?

• By land area

• By historical significance

• By population

• By economic status

What is the maximum number of terms a Senator can serve in Australia?

• One

• Two

• Three

• No limit