Representative Democracy
This type of democracy involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf
What is representative democracy?
Australia is a constitutional monarchy, meaning it has this type of head of state.
What is a monarch?
This is the first stage in the process of passing a bill in the Australian Parliament.
What is the first reading?
This sport is known as "footy" in Australia.
What is Australian Rules Football? Or Rugby League?
In Australia, this is the lower house of the federal parliament where representatives are elected
What is the House of Representatives?
This term describes the system where the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution
What is constitutional monarchy?
After the first reading, this stage involves a detailed examination and debate of the bill.
What is the second reading?
This Australian swimmer won multiple gold medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Who is Ian Thorpe?
The group whom for whom elected officials ought to act in the best interests?
What are their constituents?
This document outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Australian government and the monarch
What is the Australian Constitution?
This stage allows for further scrutiny and possible amendments to the bill.
What is the committee stage?
This annual tennis tournament is held in Melbourne and is one of the four Grand Slam events.
What is the Australian Open?
This is the term for the regular elections held to choose representatives in Australia.
What are federal elections?
This year marked the federation of Australia, establishing it as a constitutional monarchy.
What is 1901?
This is the final stage in the House of Representatives before a bill is sent to the Senate.
What is the third reading?
This cricket competition is contested between Australia and England.
What is The Ashes?
This is the name of the system where the party with the most seats in the lower house forms the government.
What is the Westminster system?
The monarch's representative in Australia is known by this title.
What is the Governor-General?
Once both houses of Parliament pass a bill, it must receive this to become law.
What is Royal Assent?
This Australian city hosted the Summer Olympics in 1956.
What is Melbourne?