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WorksheetsAustralian Political Parties
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a political party?
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.
The party or group which has the greatest number of non-government Members in the House of Representatives.
A non-government organisation that aims to influence government, policies and laws by running candidates in elections and/ or being elected into parliament
When all politicians in the House of Representatives get together to celebrate each other's birthdays and achievements.
What is the main difference between a major party, minor party and micro party
size
ideology
location
leader
Right wing (conservative), left wing (progressive) and centrist are ways to organise a political party based on their ______________
size
ideology
location
leader
How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
141
147
151
157
How many members are there in the Senate?
72
76
80
150
In which House does the Prime Minister sit?
Lower House
Upper House
Of the following, which 2 are considered major parties?
Greens
One Nation
Labor
Liberal
When was the Labor party formed?
20 BCE
1890's
1942
2020
Who is the current leader of the Liberal Party?
Scott Morrison
Anthony Albanese
Adam Bandt
Barnaby Joyce
Which ideology does liberal lean more towards?
Left Wing
Middle
Right Wing
Chicken Wing
Who is the leader of the micro party, the Katter's Australian Party?
Bob Katter
Thomas Katter
Jackson Katter
Tim Katter
What is a facade election?
One that lacks the elements of a free and fair election
One that has the elements of a free and fair election
An election in which you are not allowed to vote unless you are registered
Where citizens participate directly in government decision making
When was the liberal party formed?
1890
1920
1944
2000
Who is the leader of the ALP?
Pauling Hanson
Adam Bandt
Scott Morrison
Anthony Albanese
What political party does Mark McGowan belong to?
Liberal Party
Labor Party
National Party
One Nation
Which political party has a coalition with the Liberal party?
Australian Green Party
National Party
Labor Party
Centre Alliance
What does democracy primarily mean?
Voice of the government
Decisions made by animals
Voice by/ of the people
Decisions made by senators
Which of the following is a primary belief of the Australia Greens party?
Ensure everyone is treated fairly
Ensure safety is governed by the people, not the wealthy
Looks after historical buildings
Look after the environment
What type of government has free and fair elections?
Communist
Dictatorship
Representative Democracy
Anarchy
In Australia, political parties can be categorised in which two ways?
Size
Ideology
Location
Number of pets
