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Difficulty: EasyThe Federal Parliament

In the Australian system of government, the power to make laws is held by the Parliament. Which of the following correctly lists the three parts that make up the Australian Parliament?

  1. The King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of RepresentativesAnswer
  2. B
    The Prime Minister, the Senate, and the House of Representatives
  3. C
    The Senate, the House of Representatives, and the High Court of Australia

Answer

The Australian Parliament consists of the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
The correct answer identifies the three essential components of the Australian Parliament as established by the Constitution: the King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate (the Upper House), and the House of Representatives (the Lower House).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative branch of Australia.
The legislative branch is the Australian Parliament, which is responsible for making laws.
The question asks for the components of the Parliament.
2
Recall the three specific parts named in the Australian Constitution that form the Parliament.
The three parts are the Monarch, the Upper House, and the Lower House.
The Constitution defines the structure of the federal legislature.
3
Match these roles to their specific Australian titles.
The King (represented by the Governor-General), the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
These are the formal names used in the Australian government system.

Key Concept

Composition of the Federal Parliament

Hints

1
Think about the three branches of the 'Legislature' mentioned in the citizenship handbook.
2
The Parliament includes two 'Houses' plus the representative of the Monarch.

Practice More

Review the specific roles of the Senate and the House of Representatives to understand how they work together.
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