Study Guide


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1 In a federal election, what do Australian citizens vote for?

2 What are the two Houses of the Australian Parliament?

3 The Australian Government is also called:

4 What is the role of the House of Representatives in Australia?

5 What is the role of the House of Representatives in the Parliament?

6 What do Members of Parliament and Senators do in the Australian Parliament?

7 How many members are in the House of Representatives?

8 How is the number of MPs decided for each state and territory?

9 Who do Members of Parliament (MPs) represent in Australia?

10 How is Australia divided for federal elections?

11 What is the other name for the House of Representatives in the Parliament?

12 What are the other names for the House of Representatives?

13 What is the role of senators in Australia?

14 How many senators does the Northern Territory elect?

15 How many senators does the Australian Capital Territory elect?

16 How many senators does each state elect?

17 How many total senators are in the Australian Senate?

18 How are senators chosen in Australia?

19 How are states represented in the Australian Senate?

20 Which House of the Australian Parliament is also called the States’ House?

21 What is the Senate sometimes called?

22 What happens in state and territory elections in Australia?

23 Can the Australian Government change or revoke laws passed by territories?

24 What power do states in Australia have that territories do not?

25 Which of the following is true about states and territories in Australia?

26 In each state, who represents the King of Australia?

27 In the Northern Territory, who represents the King of Australia?

28 Who is the leader of a state government?

29 Who is the leader of a territory government?

30 The role and responsibilities of the Administrator are similar to:

31 Who appoints the Administrator in the Northern Territory?

32 The role of the Administrator in the Northern Territory is similar to:

33 How do state governments operate in Australia?

34 What does each state government in Australia have?

35 Where are state and territory governments based in Australia?

36 How many states and mainland territories are there in Australia?

37 How are local councillors chosen in Australia?

38 Who is responsible for planning and delivering services to the local community?

39 In Australia, what does each local government area have?

40 What are the local government areas in Australia called?

41 How are the states and Northern Territory divided in Australia?