Australia government
Australia has an elected legislative body called the _____ that represents the people and holds the power in a parliamentary democracy.
Commonwealth Parliament
There are two houses in the commonwealth Parliament. These are called the _____ and the senate.
House of Representatives
The people of Australia ____ parliaments members. The members of parliament choose the prime minister to be the ______.
elect, head of government
After the election, the political party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives becomes the ____. The winning partys leader becomes the _____- the head of the government.
government, prime minister
Australias six _____ came from the six British colonies united to create the ____ of Australia.
states, commonwealth
In Australia, voting is compulsory. That means everone who is ______to vote is required to vote enless for a good reason such as illness.
elegable
Any lnd within Australia's national border that is not claimed by one of the states is called a ____.
territory
Instead, Australia's prime minister recommends someone to serve governor-general. This Governor - General serves as the monarchs _____ in Australia and fulfills the duties and responsibilities of the _____.
representative, head of state