Political Parties, Government and Laws
Who proposes a bill to introduce a new law or change an existing one in the Australian Parliament?
What is a political party?
Who considers, debates, and votes on a Bill in the Australian Parliament?
After a federal election, the party or coalition of parties with the majority of members in the House of Representatives forms the:
How many steps does a Bill have to go through to become a law in Australia?
Government ministers are responsible for areas such as employment, Indigenous Affairs, or Treasury, which are called:
What is a proposal to introduce a new law or change an existing one in the Australian Parliament called?
What do members of the political parties aim to do?
Which of the following is the key decision-making body of the Australian government?
What is it called when the Governor-General signs a Bill so it becomes law?
Who approves the appointment of the Prime Minister and ministers in Australia?
The leader of the party with the majority of members in the House of Representatives becomes the:
How do state and territory parliaments make their laws?
Who is responsible for signing a Bill to make it a law?
After a federal election, the party or coalition of parties with the second largest number of members in the House of Representatives forms the:
What are some areas which government ministers are responsible for?
What is an area of government called?
Who recommends members of the House of Representatives or Senators to become ministers in the Australian Government?
Who has the power to make or change laws in Australia?
Most parliamentarians in Australia belong to:
Who are called ‘independents’ in the Australian Parliament?
Who is the Leader of the Opposition?
Are people in Australia free to join a political party of their choice?
Parliamentarians who do not belong to a political party are called:
After which election is the Australian government formed?
If the majority of members in each House of Parliament agree to a Bill, it goes to:
What happens when a member of the Australian Parliament proposes to introduce a new law or change an existing one?
Who makes up the Cabinet in the Australian government?
What are government ministers responsible for?
Which of the following are main political parties in Australia?
When can a Bill go to the Governor-General?
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