Unit 2 AOS 2 Flashcards
House of Representatives
Senate
Parliament
Member
Senator
Parlimentarian
Government
Opposition
Crossbench
Frontbench
Minister
- Every minister has a MP in the HR to represent them
Portfolio
Assistant Minister
Prime Minister
Cabinet
Leader of the Oppo
Shadow Minister
Parliment Party
C
Coalition
Party Room
Whip
Law
A written rule agreed to by both houses of Parliment and made officials with the signature of the Governor-General, which appliers to everyone within the Parliament’s jurisdiction, sometimes called legislation or an Act of Parliament
Bill
Proposed law
Speaker of the House (Speaker)
A member chosen by other members to run the meetings of the House (such as question time of everyday meetings) and to ensure the standing orders are followed - President for the HR
President of the Senate
A senator chosen by other members to run the meetings of the House (such as question time of everyday meetings) and to ensure the standing orders are followed - Speaker for the Senate
Standing Orders
The rules used to manage the operation of of the HR or the Senate
Oppo Leader
Sits in the HR