How Government formed? Australia

What is a system of government?

• The process by which laws are made.

• The structure for how a country is run.

• The collection of political parties.

• The organization of military forces.

What is Australia's system of government?

• A direct democracy and a constitutional monarchy.

• A representative democracy and a constitutional monarchy.

• A communist state.

• A federal republic.

How often are elections for the Australian Parliament held?

• Every two years.

• Every three years.

• Every four years.

• Every five years.

What does a representative democracy entail?

• Citizens directly vote on all legislation.

• Citizens choose candidates to represent them in a parliament.

• The government appoints representatives without elections.

• Citizens participate in a lottery to become members of parliament.

What type of government does Australia have according to the image?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Totalitarian state

What is a federation of states as described in the image?

• A single state with centralized power

• A group of states with a shared monarch

• A group of states that join together to form a single country

• A collection of independent countries with no shared governance

How is the government formed in Australia?

• By direct appointment by the monarch

• Through a majority vote by the citizens

• By the party or coalition of parties with the majority of elected members in the House of Representatives

• By a unanimous decision of the state governors

What is a majority government in Australia?

• A government formed by a single party with all seats in the House of Representatives

• A government with support from more than half of the members in the House of Representatives

• A government where one party has the majority of seats in both the House of Representatives and the Senate

• A government formed without the need for a federal election

What is a minority government in Australia?

• A government formed by a single party with less than half of the seats in the House of Representatives

• A government formed by a coalition of parties with no majority in the House of Representatives

• A government formed by independent and/or minor party members through an agreement

• A government that holds the majority of seats in the Senate but not in the House of Representatives

What is the role of the Prime Minister of Australia?

• To represent Australia overseas

• To lead the Australian Government and choose key members for important roles

• To participate in committees and vote on bills

• To develop and maintain resources for parliamentary education