4. Different roles of the House of Reps. and the Senate

What does "bicameral parliament" mean?

• A parliament with two houses

• A parliament with one house

• A parliament led by the Prime Minister

• A parliament that makes laws for other countries

What are the two houses of the Australian Parliament?

• House of Representatives and Senate

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• High Court and House of Representatives

• Prime Minister’s Office and the Senate

Why is the House of Representatives sometimes called the "people’s house"?

• Its members represent the people of Australia

• It only makes laws for the people, not the government

• The Senate does not allow people to vote

• The Prime Minister works in the House of Representatives

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

• 151

• 76

• 12

• 2

What is the main role of the House of Representatives?

• To introduce and debate new laws

• To review laws passed by the Senate

• To make decisions about the High Court

• To vote for the Governor-General

How is the government formed in Australia?

• The party with the most seats in the House of Representatives forms the government

• The Senate chooses the government

• The Prime Minister is elected directly by the people

• The Governor-General decides who forms the government

Which house is known as the "house of review"?

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The High Court

• The Governor-General’s Office

What is the main role of the Senate?

• To review, amend, and scrutinise laws

• To introduce new government policies

• To replace the Governor-General

• To create laws without approval from the House of Representatives

How many Senators are there in the Australian Parliament?

• 76

• 151

• 12

• 100

Why do states have equal representation in the Senate?

• To make sure smaller states have a fair say in lawmaking

• Because larger states need fewer Senators

• So that the House of Representatives has more power

• To make it easier for the government to pass laws