AustraliaGovernment and the law 42 · Government and the law
The Prime Minister chooses people to be ministers. Who then formally appoints them?
- aThe voters, at a special election
- bThe Leader of the Opposition
- cThe Governor-GeneralCorrect answer
- dThe Chief Justice of the High Court
Why?
The Prime Minister chooses ministers from members of the House of Representatives and senators. The Governor-General then formally appoints them, on the Prime Minister's advice.
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