lesson 5 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the Commonwealth Parliament also known as?
Parliament of Aus and Federal parliament
What are the three main components of the Commonwealth Parliament?
- The king (Crown) represented by the Governor General
- The House of Representatives (the lower house)
- The Senate (the upper house)
How many electoral divisions are in Australia?
151 electoral divisions
What is the term length for a member of the House of Representatives?
3 years
What is one of the primary roles of the House of Representatives?
Forms government
What is the minimum number of seats a political party must win in the House of Representatives to form a government?
76 seats
What role does the second largest political party in the House of Representatives serve?
Forms opposition
What is a shadow minister?
An opposition member who challenges and questions the government on policy matters
Who primarily introduces proposed laws (bills) in the House of Representatives?
Government ministers
Can any member of parliament introduce a bill?
Yes
What happens if a bill is first passed in the Senate?
It will proceed to the House of Representatives for review
What is the role of the Senate in the Commonwealth Parliament?
Reviews bills that have been passed by the House of Representatives
How many senators does each state select for the Senate?
12 senators
What is the term length for senators selected by the states?
6 years
How many senators do the mainland territories (NT, ACT) select, and for how long?
2 senators for a period of 3 years
Can the Senate introduce bills that generate revenue?
No
What is statute law?
Bills that have been passed through parliament and received royal assent from the Governor General
What are statute laws also known as?
Acts of parliament or legislation
What happens when a statute law has been made and assented?
It is fully applicable and enforceable via other authorities such as the court
main roles of hor
forms govt
holds govt accountable
introduced and pass proposed laws
main role of senate
-review bills that have been passed by hor
-ensure equal representation for the states
-introduced and pass proposed laws
