Federal Parliament
Lower House
Lower House
What is the name of the lower house in federal parliament?
The House of Representatives
What is the name of the upper house in federal parliament?
The Senate
Approximately how often does a federal election occur?
Every 3 years
Who is Anthony Albanese?
Prime Minister
What is the colour of the lower house?
Green
What is the colour of the upper house?
Red
When Australians vote, they are voting for their chosen Prime Minister. True or false?
False. Australians vote for the representatives of their chosen party.
Who is Peter Dutton?
Federal leader of the opposition
Is the Prime Minister a member of the lower house?
Yes
Is the Prime Minister a member of the upper house?
No
The Prime Minister is elected by his party. True or false?
True.
Who is Peter Malinauskas?
Premier of South Australia
How many seats are in there in the lower house?
How many seats are in there in the upper house?
76 (12 from each of the 6 states and 2 from each from NT and ACT).
All members of parliament are ministers. True or false?
False. Ministers are members of the Australian Government who have been given an area of responsibility - a portfolio - for how Australia is run. Not all members of parliament are ministers.
Who is Richard Marles?
Deputy Prime Minister
The Government is formed based on the majority number of seats won in the lower house.
Yes. Members are elected for each electorate based on the highest number of votes for each party's candidate.
The Government is formed based on the majority number of seats won in the upper house.
No. The outcome of the senate votes does not determine the governing political party. The Senate has a different role.
Who signs off bills once they are approved by both houses of Parliament, so that they can become law?
The Governor General
Who is Susan Close?
Deputy Premier of SA