AustraliaGovernment and the law 44 · Government and the law
True or false? A Bill (a proposed law) becomes law as soon as the House of Representatives passes it, even if the Senate votes against it.
- aTrue
- bFalseCorrect answer
Why?
False. A Bill must be passed by a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It then becomes law only when the Governor-General signs it, which is called Royal Assent.
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