Year 9 Australian Federal Parliament Quiz

What does the term "Bicameral" mean in the context of the Australian Federal Parliament?

• A) A single legislative house

• B) Two legislative houses

• C) Three legislative houses

• D) A non-legislative body

What is the Lower House of the Australian Federal Parliament known as?

• A) Senate

• B) House of Commons

• C) House of Representatives

• D) Federal Assembly

Which house is referred to as the Upper House in the Australian Federal Parliament?

• A) House of Lords

• B) Senate

• C) House of Representatives

• D) Executive Council

How many electorates make up the House of Representatives in Australia?

• 100

• 151

• 200

• 50

Approximately how many voters are there in each electorate for the House of Representatives in Australia?

• 50,000 - 75,000

• 90,000 - 100,000

• 100,000 - 150,000

• 75,000 - 90,000

What is the approximate total number of voters in Australia?

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 25 million

How many members are elected to form the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 151

• 200

• 250

What is the term length for members of the House of Representatives before they are up for reelection?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What system is used to elect the House of Representatives?

• Majority Voting

• Preferential Voting

• Proportional Voting

• Single Transferable Vote

How are candidates numbered on the ballot in a Preferential Voting system?

• From least favoured to most favoured

• Alphabetically

• Randomly

• From most favoured to least favoured