Elections and Formations of Government

Question 1

representation

Answer 1

The reflection of peoples views and values in law and decision making processes.

Question 2

Free and fair elections

Answer 2

The process used to elect representatives to the common wealth parliament in order to make it fair, reliable and encourage participation.

Question 3

Principle: free

Answer 3

All can vote without pressure, threats or restrictions. Government encourages citizens to vote.

Question 4

Fair

Answer 4

All candidates have equal opportunity to promote themself.
Votes counted accurately with no bias.

Question 5

Competitive

Answer 5

Few restrictions on who can run for election.
Voters can choose between multiple candidates.

Question 6

Voting systems

Answer 6

HOR- preferential
Senate- proportional

Question 7

Represents

Answer 7

HoR- electorates
Senators- states, territories

Question 8

Frequency

Answer 8

Every 3 years with senators being swapped out every 6 years

Question 9

How is government formed

Answer 9

the party or coalition that controls an absolute majority of seats in the HoR.

Question 10

Hung Parliament

Answer 10

When no party or coalition has the majority of seats causing major parties to need to gain support from minor parties and independents.

Question 11

the opposition

Answer 11

propose alternative policies and challenges the government. Scrutinises the government and everything they do.

Question 12

the cross bench

Answer 12

represents local or narrow views, decide the outcome when both opposition and government disagree with each other.

Question 13

the government

Answer 13

proposes laws and changes to existing laws
decides how to allocate public recourses and manage the economy.