Senate Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for the Senate?
A
Upper house.
2
Q
What is the colour of the Senate?
A
Red
3
Q
How many senators/representatives in each state or territory?
A
There are 12 senators in each state and 2 in each territory.
4
Q
What is the term when voted in to the Senate?
A
6 year term.
5
Q
Describe the role of the Senate.
A
- Decides matters of national interest.
- Represents the people in their state or territories.
- Propose, debate and vote on bills and amendments.
- Scrutinise executive government.
6
Q
Why is there equal representation of senators in each state?
A
So proposal for new laws or amendments has each state or territories needs taken into account and so therefore, bills are harder to pass.
7
Q
How many seats/members make up the Senate?
A
76 seats/members.
8
Q
Who runs the Senate’s parliament?
A
The president.
