Representative Government

Question 1

Define representative government

Answer 1

System which people elect their representatives who are then held accountable to them for their activity within government

Question 2

What is the role of representative government?

Answer 2

Make decisions in accordance with the will of the people by representing their beliefs and attitudes

Question 3

What is the purpose of representative government?

Answer 3

Monitor expenditure, public money and actions of the government do ensure they are acting in the best interests of the people they’re representing

Question 4

What does section 7 of the constitution state?

Answer 4

Members of the senate are chosen directly by the people

Question 5

What does section 24 of the constitution state?

Answer 5

All members of the House of Representatives are chosen directly by the people