Australian Government

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.

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.