Commerce

Question 1

Bill

Answer 1

A proposal for new law or a change to an existing law that is presented for debate and approval in Parliament.

Question 2

Government

Answer 2

The group of people responsible for making and enforcing laws, usually headed by the Prime Minister or President.

Question 3

Law

Answer 3

A system of rules created by the government to regulate behavior and maintain order in society.

Question 4

Minister

Answer 4

A government official responsible for a specific area, such as health or education, within the government.

Question 5

Democracy

Answer 5

A system of government where the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Question 6

Election

Answer 6

A process in which citizens vote to choose their representatives in government.

Question 7

Commonwealth of Australia

Answer 7

The federal government of Australia, responsible for national-level lawmaking and administration.

Question 8

Petition

Answer 8

A formal request, often signed by many people, asking the government to take specific action.

Question 9

Senator

Answer 9

A member of the Senate, the upper house of Parliament in Australia.

Question 10

Hansard

Answer 10

The official written record of what is said in Parliament, including debates and speeches.

Question 11

Legislation

Answer 11

The process of making or enacting laws.

Question 12

Act of Parliament

Answer 12

A law that has been officially approved and passed by Parliament.

Question 13

Parliament

Answer 13

The body of elected representatives responsible for making laws and decisions in a country.

Question 14

Member

Answer 14

A person who is part of a parliamentary group, such as a Member of Parliament (MP).

Question 15

Referendum

Answer 15

A direct vote by the people on a particular issue or change to the Constitution.

Question 16

Candidate

Answer 16

A person who runs for election to a political office.

Question 17

Legislative Council

Answer 17

The upper house in some state parliaments in Australia, which reviews and suggests changes to proposed laws.

Question 18

Leader of the Opposition

Answer 18

The leader of the largest political party not in government, who leads the opposition to government policies.

Question 19

Senate

Answer 19

The upper house of the Australian Parliament, consisting of Senators who represent states and territories.

Question 19

Budget

Answer 19

The government’s plan for how it will spend public money on various services and projects.

Question 19

Council

Answer 19

A local government body that makes decisions about community services and policies.

Question 19

Amendment

Answer 19

A change or addition to a law or legal document.

Question 20

Legislative Assembly

Answer 20

The lower house in some state parliaments in Australia, where laws are proposed and debated.

Question 21

Opposition

Answer 21

The political party or parties not in power, which challenge the government’s policies.

Question 22

Member of parliament

Answer 22

An elected representative in Parliament, responsible for making laws and representing the people.

Question 23

Governor General

Answer 23

The Queen's representative in Australia who performs ceremonial duties and signs bills into law.

Question 24

Ballot Paper

Answer 24

The paper used by voters to cast their vote in an election.

Question 25

Electoral Roll

Answer 25

A list of eligible voters in an election.

Question 26

Mayor

Answer 26

The elected leader of a local government council, responsible for managing local affairs.

Question 27

Constitution

Answer 27

The set of fundamental laws and principles that outlines how a country or government is organized and operates.