Year 7 JacPlus 4.3

What is the major role of the Commonwealth Parliament?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws in areas defined by the Constitution

• To review laws

Which three parts make up the Commonwealth Parliament?

• House of Representatives, Senate, Prime Minister

• House of Lords, House of Commons, Queen

• House of Representatives, Senate, Governor-General

• House of Representatives, Senate, Queen represented by the Governor-General

What does "bicameral" mean?

• A type of musical instrument
• Legislative body divided into two separate chambers or houses
• A type of camera
• A type of bird

Where is most legislation introduced and what is required for it to become law?

• Senate and a unanimous vote

• House of Representatives and a majority vote

• President and a veto-proof majority

• Supreme Court and a judicial review

Who chairs the meetings of the House of Representatives?

• Vice President

• Speaker

• Senate Majority Leader

• Chief Justice

What is a common characteristic of most members of the House of Representatives?

• They are appointed by the President

• They are not affiliated with any political party

• They vote together based on shared opinions and values

• They are elected by the Senate

How long is the term of office for members of the House of Representatives?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What is a political party?

• A group of people who have similar opinions and values, who will usually all vote together for laws that reflect those views and values.

• A group of people who are forced into agreement by their leader and who vote the way they are told

• A group of people with nothing in common but who have a desire to be friendly and cooperate

• A group of people who are united by having an enemy they dislike or disagree with

What is the role of the Senate in the federal parliament?

• Acts as a house of review for legislation

• Proposes new laws

• Approves the federal budget

• Oversees state governments

Why was the Senate created with equal numbers from each state?

• To prevent over-representation by larger states

• To give more power to smaller states

• To ensure equal representation based on population size

• To favor larger states in decision-making