Forms of Government
This country is known for practising direct democracy.
What is Switzerland?
This branch is responsible for creating laws.
What is the legislative branch?
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives?
151
The voting system used for the House of Representatives.
What is preferential voting?
Who has a song called "Cruel Summer"
Taylor Swift
In these systems, citizens have limited political rights.
What are non-democratic systems?
The leader of the executive branch in Australia.
Who is the Prime Minister?
How many senators are in the Australian Senate?
76
True or False
A free and fair election must be free from violence and intimidation
True
If no party wins a majority in the House of Representatives, this type of government may form.
Minority government?
In this form of government, citizens directly vote on laws or policies, such as in referendums.
Direct democracy
This branch interprets laws and ensures they align with the Constitution.
What is the judicial branch?
The government in Australia is formed from the majority party in this house.
What is the House of Representatives?
The primary document that outlines the Australian electoral process.
What is the Constitution?
Which animal can be seen on the Ferrari logo?
A Horse
This system of government allows citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Representative democracy
The head of state (the King) in Australia is represented domestically by this official.
Governor-General
These are the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament.
House of Representatives and the Senate
Citizens must vote in every election under this system.
What is compulsory voting?
The Senate primarily serves this role in Australia.
Representing states and reviewing laws
This convention guides how Australia’s parliament operates, based on British traditions.
Westminster Conventions
This branch can be held accountable through questioning during Parliament sessions.
The Executive Branch
What is a bicameral parliament?
A parliament with two houses or chambers.
The Electoral Commission is responsible for this during elections.
Managing the electoral process to ensure fairness
This is the principle that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.
What is the separation of powers?