Australian Parliament Quiz

What are the three components of the Australian Parliament?

• The Queen, the Senate, the House of Representatives

• The Prime Minister, the Senate, the House of Representatives

• The Governor-General, the Senate, the House of Representatives

• The Queen, the Prime Minister, the House of Representatives

Where is the Australian Parliament located?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Canberra

• Brisbane

In what year was the Australian Constitution established?

• 1900

• 1901

• 1910

• 1920

What is one of the main roles of the Australian Parliament?

• Making and changing federal laws

• Electing the Prime Minister

• Managing local councils

• Conducting national elections

What is the average number of people living in each electorate in Australia?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 125,000

What is another name for the Australian Parliament?

• The Federal Parliament

• The National Assembly

• The Commonwealth Parliament

• The Legislative Assembly

Who represents the views and interests of Australians in the Parliament?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor-General

• Members of Parliament

• The Queen

What is the role of members of parliament in relation to their electorates?

• To manage local councils

• To represent their electorates' interests and concerns

• To conduct national elections

• To appoint the Prime Minister

What is the role of the Parliament in the formation of government?

• To elect the Prime Minister

• To form the government from the party with the majority in the House of Representatives

• To manage local councils

• To conduct national elections

What happens if the government does not retain the confidence of the majority of members in the House of Representatives?

• The government is dissolved

• The Prime Minister is replaced

• The government is unmade

• The Governor-General takes over