AustraliaGovernment and the law 41 · Government and the law
Which group usually forms the Opposition in the federal Parliament?
- aAll the independent members of the House of Representatives
- bThe largest party or coalition that is not in governmentCorrect answer
- cThe smallest party in the House of Representatives
- dThe party with the most seats in the Senate
Why?
The biggest party or coalition in the House of Representatives that is not part of the government becomes the Opposition. Its leader is called the Leader of the Opposition.
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