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WorksheetsQuiz on "An Introduction to the Parliament of NSW"
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 34mins
Which system of government is the NSW Parliament based on?
United States
Westminster
Versailles
Beijing
What are the 3 branches of the NSW Government?
The Queen, the Ministers, the People
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Parliament, Executive, Judiciary
Governor, Assembly, Council
Why are there 3 branches?
Nobody knows. There just are.
The number 3 is lucky.
So that it takes a long time to get anything done.
So that one organisation doesn't have all the power.
What is an "electorate" ?
A geographical area used for voting.
A person who has been elected to Parliament.
Someone who elects people.
A member of an electoral college
The NSW Parliament is "bicameral" - what does this mean?
The Parliament has 2 "houses".
There are 2 TV cameras in Parliament.
Half of it is Labor, half Liberal.
It doesn't mean anything. It's just a name.
Who is the formal Head of State of NSW?
Her Majesty the Queen
The Premier of NSW
The Governor-General
The Governor of NSW
How many Members are in the Legislative Assembly of NSW?
90
91
92
93
For how long are Members of the NSW Legislative Assembly elected?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
How many Members are in the Legislative Council of NSW?
30
93
42
67
For how long are Members of the Legislative Council elected?
4 years
6 years
8 years
Forever
Which house of the NSW Parliament is the "House of Review" that can refuse or alter proposed laws and legislation?
The NSW Senate
The NSW Legislative Council
The NSW Legislative Assembly
The NSW Legislative Senate
The FOUR functions of the Legislative Assembly are: (1) representing the people, (2) governing the state, (3) making laws, and (4)....
Managing the roads
Running the schools
Hiring the police
Managing the budget (money)
The THREE functions of the Legislative Council are: (1) representing the people, (2) making laws and (3)...
Slowing things down so that the Government doesn't overheat
Reviewing and changing proposed laws
Proposing new laws all the time
Telling the Parliament what to do
Who has the final say on whether a new law can be passed (approved) or not?
The Legislative Assembly
The Premier
The President
The Governor
What is the name of the session where Government Ministers can be asked questions?
Query Time
Question Time
Quiz Time
Quick Time
Where is NSW Parliament House?
Parramatta
Sydney
North Sydney
Canberra
NSW Parliament House was originally built as a....
Warehouse
Lord's Mansion
Hospital
Library
