The Bicameral Structure of Parliament (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does the term 'bicameral' mean when referring to parliament?
What does the term 'bicameral' mean when referring to parliament?
A parliament with two houses or chambers
What are the two houses of the Commonwealth Parliament?
What are the two houses of the Commonwealth Parliament?
Senate and House of Representatives
Why is the bicameral structure of Australian parliaments particularly significant?
Why is the bicameral structure of Australian parliaments particularly significant?
It is a constitutional requirement
How must a bill be passed to become law in a bicameral parliament?
How must a bill be passed to become law in a bicameral parliament?
In identical form by both houses
What is a 'hostile upper house'?
What is a 'hostile upper house'?
Upper house where govt lacks majority
How many Senate seats did the Howard Government hold when passing WorkChoices in 2005?
How many Senate seats did the Howard Government hold when passing WorkChoices in 2005?
39 seats
What is the final stage before a bill becomes an Act of Parliament?
What is the final stage before a bill becomes an Act of Parliament?
Royal assent
How many days did the Commonwealth House of Representatives sit in 2022?
How many days did the Commonwealth House of Representatives sit in 2022?
64 days
What is a key disadvantage when government controls both houses?
What is a key disadvantage when government controls both houses?
Reduced scrutiny of bills
Who typically holds the 'balance of power' in a hostile upper house?
Who typically holds the 'balance of power' in a hostile upper house?
Crossbenchers