The Australian Federal Parliament is designed to balance the interests of the whole nation with the interests of individual states. To ensure that states with smaller populations have an equal voice in the Federal Parliament, how is the membership of the Australian Senate structured?
- Each state elects 12 senators regardless of its population size, ensuring all states have equal representation in the Senate.Cevap
- BThe number of senators for each state is based on its population, ensuring that the states with the most people have the most influence in the Senate.
- CThe Senate is formed by the party or coalition of parties that has the majority of seats in the House of Representatives to ensure state interests match the government.
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Each state elects 12 senators regardless of its population size, ensuring all states have equal representation in the Senate.
The correct answer accurately describes the 'States' House' principle where each state is granted 12 senators. This structure ensures that a state with a large population, such as New South Wales, cannot outvote a smaller state, such as Tasmania, simply because it has more people. This provides a balance of power between regional and national interests.
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Anahtar Kavram
Equal State Representation in the Senate
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Think about why the Senate is often called the 'States' House'.
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Consider whether a small state like Tasmania has the same number of senators as a large state like New South Wales.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the specific number of senators elected by the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory to see how territory representation differs from state representation.
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