Houses of Parliament Quiz

In 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

• 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 the United States of America

• Britain and France

• Britain and Canada

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

• Prime Minister and Serjeant-at-Arms

• The Speaker and The President

• Usher and Clerk

Who carries the mace?

• The Speaker

• The Usher of the Black Rod

• The Serjeant-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 senators’ 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 a 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