Australian Government
Across
- 2. The group of people with the power to make or change laws in government.
- 4. The system of beliefs and laws by which a country is governed.
- 9. The head of the State government.
- 10. The only way to change the Constitution.
- 12. An area represented by one member of parliament (in the lower house).
- 13. A form of government in which people choose leaders by voting.
- 16. This level of government is responsible for hospitals, electricity and water.
- 18. The branch of government that includes the courts and judges.
- 19. The King's representative in Australia.
- 20. The group of people responsible for holding the government to account.
- 21. The House of Representatives is known as the _____ House.
Down
- 1. A draft or proposed law.
- 2. This level of government looks after rubbish and pets.
- 3. Another word for the Government (includes the PM and Cabinet).
- 5. The Upper House
- 6. The number of levels of government in Australia.
- 7. Members can belong to a political ________.
- 8. A country formed by separate states that have given certain powers to a central government while keeping control over local matters.
- 11. This level of government handles defence and taxes.
- 14. Australia's Head of State.
- 15. To make an official choice for or against something by casting a ballot, raising your hand.
- 17. The head of the Local government.