Key features of Australian Government
How many States does Australia have?
six
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
How many members are elected to the House of Representatives?
150
How many senators are in the Australian Senate?
76
Who is Australia's Head of State?
King Charles III
How many levels of Government are there in Australia?
3
Who appoints the Governor-General?
The King on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
How many chapters of the Constitution are there?
8
How often are elections for MP's held?
Every three years (but the Government can decide to hold an election earlier).
How many years do Senators from the States serve?
They serve six-year terms (but Senators from territories serve three-year terms).
The leader of state parliament is called...
The Premier
What types of things is the Federal Government responsible for?
Nationwide matters, such as defence and immigration
Who is the King's representative in State Parliament?
The Governor
How many sections of the Constitution are there?
128
Who represents Townsville in the federal House of Representatives?
Phillip Thompson
How many Senators represent Australia's territories?
There are 2 senators for each territory
What is the role of the Governor-General?
To represent the King in Australia.
What types of things is the state government responsible for?
Statewide matters, such as hospitals and schools
Australia’s Constitution states that the Federal Parliament of Australia will consist of three parts. What are they?
• The King
• The House of Representatives
• The Senate
The form of Government in a Australia is called a what?
Constitutional Monarchy
What is the job of MP's in the House of Representatives?
To represent people in their electorate.
How many Senators represent each State?
There are 12 senators for each state
What is the branch of Government that is responsible for making laws?
Parliament
What types of things is the local government responsible for?
Local matters, such as garbage collection and local streets
When did Australia federate and become a nation?
1st of January 1901
What does a "bicameral" parliament mean?
It has two houses: A House of Representatives and a Senate.
Why is the House of Representatives green?
The green colour reflects our link with the House of Commons in the British Parliament.
Why is the senate coloured red?
The red colour signifies our historical link with the House of Lords in the British Parliament.
What is the branch of Government that makes judgements of the law?
The Judiciary
Which level of government "wins" if there is a conflict of law between the Federal and State governments?
The Federal Government