How is the Australian Government Formed

PART 3 • Section 18 • 9 Questions

1 After a federal election, who generally forms the Australian Government?

2 Who does the leader of the majority party become?

3 What is the role of the second largest party or coalition?

4 What do we call the head of the Opposition?

5 Who recommends Members of the House of Representatives or Senators to become ministers?

6 Who approves the appointment of the Prime Minister and ministers?

7 What is the role of government ministers?

8 What is the name of the core group of ministers?

9 Which of the following is the key decision-making body of government?

Please answer all 9 questions.