The Australian Constitution defines how the nation is governed and how legislative power is structured. Under the Constitution, which three components together make up the Parliament of Australia?
- The King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of RepresentativesAnswer
- BThe Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and the High Court of Australia
- CThe Senate and the House of Representatives only
Answer
The Parliament of Australia consists of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
The Australian Constitution states that the legislative power of the Commonwealth is held by the Federal Parliament. This Parliament consists of three elements: the King (who is represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives. A bill must be passed by both houses and receive Royal Assent from the Governor-General to become a law.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The Three Parts of the Australian Parliament
Hints
1
Think about who represents the Monarchy in the Australian government system.
2
The Parliament includes both the 'Upper House' and the 'Lower House,' plus one more official.
3
The correct answer includes the representative of the King as well as the two houses where members are elected.
Practice More
Review how a bill becomes a law to see how these three parts interact.
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