Revision: Passage of Legislation through Parliament

How many steps are there in the passage of a Bill?

• Four

• Five

• Ten

• Seven

What is the name of the Lower House?

• Senate

• House of Legislatives

• House of Representatives

• Lower Parliament

The First Reading of a Bill takes place in the

(a)  

The purpose of the First Reading is to

(a)  

Define the term 'Royal Assent'

The House of Representatives is responsible for

(a)  

Who signs the Royal Assent?

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch (Queen)

• The Governor-General

• The Speaker

How many Readings occur before a Bill is passed through a House?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Describe the role of the Senate

True or False: A Bill can only be introduced first in the House of Representatives

• True

• False