AustraliaGovernment and the law 39 · Government and the law
After a federal election, which group forms the government?
- aThe party that has won the most state elections
- bThe party or coalition with a majority in the House of RepresentativesCorrect answer
- cThe party chosen by the High Court after the vote
- dThe party or coalition with the most members in the Senate
Why?
The government is formed by the party, or coalition of parties, that has the majority of members in the House of Representatives. The Senate does not decide who forms the government.
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