Democracy
Citizens use this process to choose their representatives.
voting
These elected people represent their communities in this space.
Members of Parliament
Government ministers must explain their decisions and actions to this institution.
parliament
The Australian Constitution came into effect in this year.
1901
The separation of powers identifies this many main branches of government.
three
These events give citizens the opportunity to choose who represents them in parliament.
elections
This is the geographical area represented by an elected member of the House of Representatives.Wh
electorate
These government members lead departments and oversee areas such as health or education.
ministers
This is Australian court and can interpret the Constitution.
High Court
This branch of government makes and changes laws.
legislature
This freedom allows people to express their opinions and criticise government decisions.
freedom of speech
This institution brings elected representatives together to debate and make laws.
parliament
During this parliamentary activity, ministers answer questions about government decisions.
Question time
This national vote is required to approve a proposed change to the Constitution.
referendum
This branch administers laws and puts government policies into action.
executive
This term describes a vote that receives more than half of the votes counted.
majority
This term describes the people who live in an elected representative’s electorate.
constituents
This person leads the Australian Government.
Prime Minister
This term describes the joining of the Australian colonies to form one nation.
federation
This branch interprets and applies laws when deciding cases.
judiciary
This voting method allows people to make their choice privately.
secret ballot
An elected representative who does not belong to a political party is known by this term.
Independent
To remain in office, the Australian Government must maintain the confidence of this house.
House of Representatives
This representative of the monarch performs constitutional duties at the federal level.
Governor-General
Members of the federal upper house hold this title.
Senators