Prominent Politicians
Leader of the Australian Labor Party and current Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese
The current Monarch Australia is connected to in Britain is called
King Charles
The role of the Executive in Australia.
Put laws into action.
Name and colour of the Lower House
House of Representatives (Green)
The name of the Highest court in Australia
The High Court
Leader of the Opposition (Liberal Party)
Angus Taylor
The name of the British System of Government that Australia is based one (Hint: Starting with W).
Head of the Executive
The King and Governor General
Name and colour of the Upper House
The Senate (red)
Role of the High Court
To interpret matters of the Constitution.
Leader of One Nation
Pauline Hanson
What is it called when the Governor General signs off on a bill on behalf of the King once it has passed the Senate, HoR.
Second in charge of the executive
The Prime Minister (Anthony Albanese)
How many seats in the Senate?
76
Name of the impartial body who decides the verdict of a case
Jury
Leader of the Nationals
Matt Canavan
Bicameral system
The name given to the group of senior ministers.
The Cabinet
How many seats in the HoR?
150
Name a court other than the High Court in Australia
Supreme Court, District Court, Family Court, Magistrates.
Leader of the Greens
David Shoebridge
What are 3 of the formal roles of the Governor General in Australia?
Signing bills (royal assent), Swearing in members/judges, Granting honors and awards, Commander in chief of the armed forces, Represents the King at Formal events and ceremonies.
Who is Australia's Head of State
King Charles
What to the colours in both houses represent?
Grey-green color of native eucalyptus leaves, Ochre.
Name of the person who is in charge of Court proceedings
Judge or Magistrate