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WorksheetsFederal Parliament Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
n Australia the federal Parliament consists of:
The House of Representatives, the Governor General and the High court
The House of Representatives, the Senate and the Queen, represented by the Governor General
The Prime Minister, Ministers and Backbenchers
How many members and senators are there in federal Parliament?
76
150
226
Which two countries have most influenced the structure of Australia’s Parliament?
Britain and Canada
Britain and France
Britain and the United States of America
Who runs the meetings in the House of Representatives and Senate chambers?
Prime Minister and Sarjeant-at-arms
The Speaker and the President
Usher and Clerk
Who carries the mace?
The Speaker
The Usher of the Black Rod
The Sarjeant-At-Arms
What is the role of the Usher of the Black Rod in the Senate chamber?
To escort the President in and out of the chamber, to record senator's attendance, and to stand guard during a division vote
To record the speeches of senators and to get the President water
To change the flag above Parliament House
Where does the Australian Parliament meet?
At the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne
At Old Parliament House in Canberra
At Australian Parliament House in Canberra
How is government formed?
By the party chosen by the Governor -General
By the party or coalition of parties with the support of a majority of Members of the House of Representatives
By the party that wins the majority in the Senate
Who introduces the majority of bills into the Parliament?
Government Ministers
The Governor-General
The Speaker
Who is the Queen’s representative in Australia?
The Prime Minister
The President of the Senate
The Governor-General
