Federal
What is the lower house in Federal Parliament?
House of Representatives
What is the capital of QLD?
Brisbane
Who is the leader of a local government area?
A Mayor
In what year did Federation occur?
1901
What is the name of the party who aren't in power?
The Opposition
What is the upper house of the Federal Parliament?
The Senate
What is the title of the leader of a state government?
Premier
What is the name of this school's local government area?
Isaac Region
Who is the Queen's representative in Australia?
The Governor General
Madam/Mister Speaker
What is a referendum?
A way we can change our constitution.
Who is the current Premier?
Annastacia Palaszczuk
Who is our current mayor?
Anne Baker
What is the constitution?
A set of rules that say how a country will be governed.
What are the two major political parties in Australia?
The Liberal Party of Australia and the Australian Labor Party
How many electorates are there in the House of Representatives?
150
What are some of the responsibilities of the State Government?
Hospitals, schools and roads
What type of court do we have in Moranbah?
Magistrates
What is a portfolio?
An area of government that has a minister to look after it
What are the five levels of court in order?
Magistrates, District, Supreme, Appeal, High.
How many seats required to form a government?
75+1
How many houses does the state parliament have?
Which courts have juries?
All except the magistrates and the court of appeal
What is the speaker?
An elected member of the House of Representatives who keeps control of the House.
What are the elements of a fair trial?
Right to a fair trial, burden of proof, unbiased court, right to representation, right to appeal