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In Australian politics, what is a coalition?
- aA meeting of all the state Premiers
- bA vote of all Australians on one question
- cTwo or more parties that work togetherCorrect answer
- dA group of judges who check new laws
Why?
A coalition is formed when two or more political parties agree to work together. A coalition can form the government if together the parties have a majority in the House of Representatives.
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