Chapter 2 Geography Flashcards
Define bicameral.
A system of government that has two chambers.
What is the Governer-General’s role?
To have the final say in the passing of laws and either knock back or pass potential laws
Heta is the responsibility of the Hous of Representatives?
To forward bills to the Senate.
What is the responsibility of the Senate ?
To check over the bills and make sure they are suitable and pass them to the Governer-General.
How often is and election called?
Every three yesrs.
Define repeal?
Wind back or remove a law.
What does the state government do to protect the environment.
They police air and water quality, residentail noise and forestry mangement.
what is the upper house
senate
what is the lower house
House of Representatives.
What are reserve powers.
power to summon, open and dissolve parliament.
Which is the only state that has a unicameral parliament?
Queensland.
Does the state government have COMPLETE comtrol over ll environmental matters.
No. becasue the federal government looks after important things like heritage sights, while the state government polices air and water purity, manages residential noise and looks after forestry management.
Which is th inly state with a univameral governemnt.
QLD
