Across
- 7. What is the organised effort political parties use to persuade voters?
- 8. What word describes a parliament with two houses?
- 9. What is the name of Australia’s lower house of Parliament?
- 10. What is a group of people with similar political beliefs who try to get elected called?
- 12. What institution can influence people’s political opinions through news and commentary?
- 13. What is the name of Australia’s upper house of Parliament?
- 14. What word describes the geographical area represented by a member of Parliament?
- 16. What civic activity allows citizens to choose their representatives?
Down
- 1. What is formed by the party or coalition with a majority in the lower house?
- 2. What is the title of the leader of the federal government?
- 3. What is the name of Australia’s national law‑making body?
- 4. What is a proposed law called before it is passed?
- 5. What system of government allows citizens to vote for their leaders?
- 6. What document outlines how Australia is governed?
- 11. What is the name for the second‑largest party or coalition in the lower house?
- 15. What word describes a preference that can influence how media presents information?