Federal Parliament Quiz

n Australia the federal Parliament consists of:

• The House of Representatives, the Governor General and the High court

• The House of Representatives, the Senate and the Queen, represented by the Governor General

• The Prime Minister, Ministers and Backbenchers

How many members and senators are there in federal Parliament?

• 76

• 150

• 226

Which two countries have most influenced the structure of Australia’s Parliament?

• Britain and Canada

• Britain and France

• Britain and the United States of America

Who runs the meetings in the House of Representatives and Senate chambers?

• Prime Minister and Sarjeant-at-arms

• The Speaker and the President

• Usher and Clerk

Who carries the mace?

• The Speaker

• The Usher of the Black Rod

• The Sarjeant-At-Arms

What is the role of the Usher of the Black Rod in the Senate chamber?

• To escort the President in and out of the chamber, to record senator's attendance, and to stand guard during a division vote

• To record the speeches of senators and to get the President water

• To change the flag above Parliament House

Where does the Australian Parliament meet?

• At the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne

• At Old Parliament House in Canberra

• At Australian Parliament House in Canberra

How is government formed?

• By the party chosen by the Governor -General

• By the party or coalition of parties with the support of a majority of Members of the House of Representatives

• By the party that wins the majority in the Senate

Who introduces the majority of bills into the Parliament?

• Government Ministers

• The Governor-General

• The Speaker

Who is the Queen’s representative in Australia?

• The Prime Minister

• The President of the Senate

• The Governor-General