Civics and Citizenship Flashcards
(30 cards)
What are the 3 levels of government?
Local, state and federal
Who is the Prime Minister?
Malcolm Turnbull
Who is the Victorian Premier?
Daniel Andrews
What is the name of the Opposition Leader in the Federal Parliament?
Bill Shorten
Who represents the Queen in Victoria?
The Govenor
Who represents the Queen at the Federal Level?
The Governor-General
What is the name of the document that sets out the way our country is governed?
Constitution
What is a Minister?
A member or parliament with a portfolio in an area of responsibility
What is a backbencher?
A member of parliament without a portfolio
What do you need to gain in the lower house at both state and federal level to win the election?
Majority of seats
What is the only way to change to written word of the Constitution?
A referendum written by the people of Australia
What does the word “Bicameral” mean?
Two houses
What are the names of the two major political parties?
Labour and Liberal
When did Federation occur?
1901
How many seats are there in the Senate?
76
What is the Federal government responsible for?
Defence
Which state in Australia has no upper house?
Queensland
How many seats are there in the lower house of the Federal Government?
150
What is the lower house at Federal Government known as?
House of Representatives
What is the State government responsible for?
Currency, police and Primary education
What does the Local government look after?
Local roads, rates and public libraries
What is the voting system for the lower house in Australia known as…
Preferential voting
What is our system of government based on?
The Westminister System
What type of monarchy do we have?
A Constitutional Monarchy
