In the Australian Parliament, which chamber is known as the “House of Review”?
a) House of Representatives
b) Senate
c) National Assembly
d) Legislative Assembly
Answer: b) Senate
Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?
a) Prime Minister
b) Speaker
c) President
d) Chief Justice
Answer: b) Speaker
How often are federal elections held in Australia?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 3 years
c) Every 4 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: c) Every 4 years
What is a “bill” in parliamentary terms?
a) A proposed law
b) A debate topic
c) An official meeting
d) A ceremonial document
Answer: a) A proposed law
How many members are there in the Australian Senate?
a) 76
b) 100
c) 150
d) 200
Answer: a) 76
Which Australian state does not have an upper house in its parliament?
a) New South Wales
b) Queensland
c) Victoria
d) Tasmania
Answer: b) Queensland
Who is responsible for appointing the Prime Minister of Australia?
a) Governor-General
b) President
c) Chief Justice
d) Speaker of the House
Answer: a) Governor-General
What is a “division” in the parliamentary context?
a) A debate session
b) A group of committees
c) A voting process
d) A legislative proposal
Answer: c) A voting process
Which political party forms the government if it holds the majority of seats in the House of Representatives?
a) Minority Party
b) Opposition Party
c) Coalition Party
d) Majority Party
Answer: d) Majority Party
How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Answer: b) 3 years
Which document outlines the proposed government expenditure and revenue for the upcoming financial year?
a) Fiscal Report
b) Economic Forecast
c) Budget
d) Treasury Bill
Answer: c) Budget
Who is the head of the Australian Government?
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor-General
c) Speaker of the House
d) Chief Justice
Answer: a) Prime Minister
What is the main function of the Senate in the Australian Parliament?
a) Drafting legislation
b) Representing states’ interests
c) Electing the Prime Minister
d) Overseeing the judiciary
Answer: b) Representing states’ interests
How often does the Australian Parliament usually sit in a year?
a) Once a year
b) Twice a year
c) Three times a year
d) Many times throughout the year
Answer: d) Many times throughout the year
What is the minimum voting age in federal elections in Australia?
a) 16 years
b) 17 years
c) 18 years
d) 21 years
Answer: c) 18 years
Who has the power to dissolve the House of Representatives and call for new elections?
a) Prime Minister
b) Speaker
c) Governor-General
d) Senate President
Answer: c) Governor-General
What is a “no-confidence motion” in parliamentary terms?
a) A motion to remove a member from the parliament
b) A motion expressing lack of support for the government
c) A motion to suspend parliamentary proceedings
d) A motion to pass a bill without debate
Answer: b) A motion expressing lack of support for the government
Who becomes the head of state in Australia when the monarch is absent?
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor-General
c) Chief Justice
d) Speaker of the House
Answer: b) Governor-General
What is the role of the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament?
a) To lead the government’s legislative agenda
b) To represent the ruling party’s interests
c) To scrutinize and challenge government policies
d) To chair parliamentary committees
Answer: c) To scrutinize and challenge government policies
What is a “hung parliament” in Australian politics?
a) A parliament with no members
b) A parliament with an equal number of ruling and opposition party members
c) A parliament where no political party has a clear majority
d) A parliament with a coalition government
Answer: c) A parliament where no political party has a clear majority
How many senators are elected from each Australian state regardless of its population size?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b) 2
What is the primary function of the Governor-General in Australia?
a) Leading the Senate proceedings
b) Signing bills into law
c) Chairing the Cabinet meetings
d) Administering oaths of office
Answer: d) Administering oaths of office
How many readings does a bill need to pass in both houses of Parliament before becoming law?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: c) 3
What is a “whip” in parliamentary proceedings?
a) A disciplinary action against a member
b) An official responsible for party discipline and attendance
c) A type of procedural motion
d) A parliamentary debate format
Answer: b) An official responsible for party discipline and attendance
What is the term for a member of Parliament who does not belong to any political party?
a) Independent
b) Neutral
c) Unaffiliated
d) Non-partisan
Answer: a) Independent
What is the upper limit of terms a Prime Minister can serve in Australia?
a) 2 terms
b) 3 terms
c) 4 terms
d) No limit
Answer: d) No limit
How is the President of the Senate chosen?
a) Elected by members of the House of Representatives
b) Appointed by the Governor-General
c) Elected by senators
d) Appointed by the Prime Minister
Answer: c) Elected by senators
What is a “motion of censure” in the parliamentary context?
a) A motion to praise the government
b) A motion to remove a member from the parliament
c) A motion expressing disapproval of government actions
d) A motion to pass a bill unanimously
Answer: c) A motion expressing disapproval of government actions
What is the term used for the ceremonial opening of Parliament each year by the Governor-General?
a) State of the Union Address
b) Royal Address
c) Queen’s Speech
d) Parliamentary Protocol
Answer: c) Queen’s Speech
Which Australian territory is represented in the House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate?
a) Australian Capital Territory
b) Northern Territory
c) Christmas Island
d) Norfolk Island
Answer: b) Northern Territory
What is the term used for the official rules and procedures that govern the conduct of parliamentary proceedings?
a) Parliamentary Doctrine
b) House Regulations
c) Standing Orders
d) Legislative Code
Answer: c) Standing Orders
What is the term used for the process of redrawing electoral boundaries to ensure approximately equal representation for voters?
a) Electoral Reconciliation
b) Electoral Redistribution
c) Electoral Reformation
d) Electoral Reallocation
Answer: b) Electoral Redistribution
What is the term for a formal speech given by a member of Parliament to present their views on a specific issue or topic?
a) Address of the Speaker
b) Ministerial Address
c) Member’s Statement
d) Parliamentary Address
Answer: c) Member’s Statement
What is the term for the practice of talking for an extended period in a debate in Parliament to delay or obstruct the legislative process?
a) Stalling
b) Filibustering
c) Delay-talking
d) Procrastinating
Answer: b) Filibustering
Who is responsible for approving the appointment of federal judges in Australia?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice
c) Governor-General
d) Attorney-General
Answer: d) Attorney-General
What is the term for the process of removing a government official from office before the end of their term?
a) Ousting
b) Impeachment
c) Dismissal
d) Recall
Answer: b) Impeachment
What is the term used for the formal discussion and examination of a bill in detail by a committee?
a) Bill Scrutiny
b) Bill Examination
c) Bill Deliberation
d) Bill Consideration
Answer: d) Bill Consideration
Who is the head of government in the Australian federal system?
a) Prime Minister
b) Governor-General
c) President
d) Chief Justice
Answer: a) Prime Minister
What is the term for a member of Parliament chosen by their party to manage its business in the House?
a) Party Leader
b) Caucus Leader
c) Party Whip
d) Majority Leader
Answer: c) Party Whip
What is the minimum number of senators required to form a recognized political party in the Australian Senate?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 9
Answer: a) 3
