Australian Politics and Law Flashcards
How many seats does the Senate have?
76
How many seats in each state is allocated in the Senate?
12
How many seats does the House of Representatives have?
151
What is Bicameral?
A legislature that is divided into two separate houses.
What does the Judiciary do?
They have the power to make judgements on the law.
What does the Executive Government do?
They put the law into action.
What does the Parliament/Legislative do?
They have the power to make and change the law.
What is a coalition government?
It is when the Liberals and Nationals work together.
Who is Australia’s Head of State?
Charles III
Who is the Governor General?
Sam Mostyn
Who is the WA Governor?
Chris Dawson
What is another name for the Senate?
The Upper House
How do you form a government? (In the Lower House)
You have to win 76 seats to form a government.
What is a ‘Hung Parliament’?
When no one wins
How tall is the flag mast?
81 metres
How much percentage of the building is made up of Australian Materials?
90%
How many years is it designed to last?
200
How much does the Flag Mast weigh?
220 tonnes
How long is the curved wall?
460 metres
How many clocks are there?
2700
How many rooms are there?
4500
