The Senate
Questions
1. In 2013, which political party was elected as the government of Australia?
2. The Senate is also referred to as the __________ house.
3. What is another name for the lower house?
4. Which person has to finally approve a new piece of legislation?
a. Governor-General
b. Prime Minister
c. Leader of the Senate
5. What colour is the Senate room?
6. How many senators are there in the Australian Parliament?
7. How many senators are elected to represent each state and territory?
8. What voting system is used to elect our senators?
9. In the Senate minor parties and independents don’t have much influence on the Government. True or
false?
10. Illustrate an aspect of this story.
2. The Senate is also referred to as the __________ house.
3. What is another name for the lower house?
4. Which person has to finally approve a new piece of legislation?
a. Governor-General
b. Prime Minister
c. Leader of the Senate
5. What colour is the Senate room?
6. How many senators are there in the Australian Parliament?
7. How many senators are elected to represent each state and territory?
8. What voting system is used to elect our senators?
9. In the Senate minor parties and independents don’t have much influence on the Government. True or
false?
10. Illustrate an aspect of this story.