Year 7 WA Parliament

Who was the first Governor of Western Australia?

• Admiral William Jones
• Captain John Smith
• Colonel Robert Brown
• Captain James Stirling

In what year was the first law in Western Australia passed?

• 1829

• 1890

• 1901

• 1832

What significant event in 1890 changed the government structure of Western Australia?

• Introduction of responsible government

• First female MP elected

• Discovery of gold

• Building of the new Parliament House

What year did Western Australia become a state within the Commonwealth of Australia?

• 1920

• 1832

• 1890

• 1901

Who was the first female member of parliament in Western Australia?

• Jane Doe

• Edith Cowan

• Elizabeth II

• Mary Smith

When were Aboriginal people given the right to enroll to vote in Western Australia?

• 1962

• 1901

• 1899

• 1970

What is the role of the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly?

• To vote on laws

• To maintain order

• To represent the queen

• To write laws

What is another name for the Legislative Assembly?

• The House of the People

• The House of Politicians

• The House of Legislation

• The House of Assembly

What does the mace symbolize in the Legislative Assembly?

• Authority of the house

• Peace in the house

• Historical battles

• The governor's power

True or False: The Usher of the Black Rod is a member of the Legislative Council

• True

• False