The Role of the Crown in Law Making

Open Ended

How does the number of members and the size of electorates in the House of Representatives vary by state?

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The House of Representatives is responsible for

bills in the law-making process.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the House of Representatives?

• Forming government

• Deciding matters of national interest

• Scrutinising executive government

• Passing laws without debate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the Senate’s main law-making roles?

• Acting as a house of review

• Scrutinising bills

• Initiating bills

• Appointing the Prime Minister

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The Senate is made up of

Senators.

Open Ended

Explain why each state has equal representation in the Senate regardless of its population. What is the significance of this arrangement?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of the Senate in law-making?

• Deciding matters of national interest

• Representing the interests of people in their states or territories

• Controlling government expenditure

• Scrutinising executive government

Open Ended

Summarize the two main roles of the Crown in law-making in Australia and explain why the Governor-General's actions are typically guided by the Prime Minister and Executive Council.

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main roles of the Legislative Assembly in the Parliament of Victoria?

• Scrutinising executive government

• Initiating and passing bills

• Representing the Queen

• Appointing Senators

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The Legislative Assembly’s role includes

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The Legislative Assemblies roles in law making include...

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initiating and passing bills

acting as a house of review

representing the people

controlling government expenditure

providing reponsible government

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The role of the Victorian Legislative Council includes...