Study topic
Political parties and elections
Elections decide who governs Australia. The test expects you to understand the role of parties, how a government is formed and what the Opposition does.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ Political parties are groups with shared ideas who seek to be elected.
- ◆ The party or coalition with majority support in the House of Representatives forms government.
- ◆ The largest party not in government becomes the Opposition.
- ◆ Candidates can also stand as independents, not belonging to any party.