10.2 the Commonwealth parliament

Question 1

The parliament of Australia consists of=

Answer 1

The king (represented by the Governor General of Australia)

The Senate (the upper house)

The house of representatives (the lower house)

Question 2

The role of the house of representatives in law making

Answer 2

*Initiate and make laws
*Determine the government
*Act as a house of review
*Control government expenditure
*represent the people
*Scrutinise government administration

Question 3

The role of the Senate in law making

Answer 3

*Act as a house of review
*Allow for equal representation of the states
*Initiate bills
*Scrutinise bills and government administration