HASS

Provide 2 characteristics of a good representative.

What is the House of Representatives responsible for?

• Arguing with the other representatives

• Make decisions for the country based on what they want

• Propose, debate and vote on important issues

• Change all the laws

Representatives represent an electorate and a political party

• True

• False

Identify 1 role of a representative.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good representative.

• Trustworthy

• Irresponsible

• Following ethical behaviours

• Good public speaker

Representatives have to meet criteria and be eligible

• True

• False

Representatives are responsible for telling members of their electorate how to vote.

• True

• False

How is a representative elected?

• Through arguments

• The person decides they are the representative

• Voting at an election

• The government chooses somebody

What two houses make up the government?

• House of Representatives

• House of Members

• Senate

• Parliment

Representatives represent the interests of people in their electorates

• True

• False