The 101 on How Parliament Works

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What is the primary function of the Houses of Parliament?

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To pass life-changing laws

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What is the lower house of the Australian Parliament called?

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The House of Representatives

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Who decides who becomes a minister in the Australian government?

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The Prime Minister

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Who leads the party that lost the last election?

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The Opposition Leader

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How are the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader selected?

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By their party

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What is an electorate in the context of the Australian Parliament?

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A local area represented by a member

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Approximately how many voters are in each electorate?

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110,000

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How many seats are there in the lower house?

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151

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What is a coalition in the context of forming a government?

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A partnership between parties to form a majority.

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What is the primary role of the Senate?

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To review and amend bills