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    Australia and Great Britain have similar forms of government with some key differences. Both countries have a parliament composed of two houses, with the upper house called the Senate in Australia and House of Lords in Britain. The lower house is called the House of Representatives in Australia and House of Commons in Britain. However, members of the upper house are appointed for life in Britain but elected by Australians. Australia also has a governor-general representing the monarch, unlike Britain.

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    Australia and Great Britain have similar forms of government with some key differences. Both countries have a parliament composed of two houses, with the upper house called the Senate in Australia and House of Lords in Britain. The lower house is called the House of Representatives in Australia and House of Commons in Britain. However, members of the upper house are appointed for life in Britain but elected by Australians. Australia also has a governor-general representing the monarch, unlike Britain.

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    Is Australia's Form of Government Like That of Great Britain?

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    Australia and Great Britain have similar forms of government with some key differences. Both countries have a parliament composed of two houses, with the upper house called the Senate in Australia and House of Lords in Britain. The lower house is called the House of Representatives in Australia and House of Commons in Britain. However, members of the upper house are appointed for life in Britain but elected by Australians. Australia also has a governor-general representing the monarch, unlike Britain.

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    Is Australias form of government like that of Great Britain?

    Compare the statements in each box and decide if Australia and Great Britain are the same or different. Britains parliament has two Houses. Australias parliament has two Houses. Britains Upper House is called the House of Lords. Australias Upper House is called the Senate. Britains Lower House is called the House of Commons. Australias Lower House is called the House of Representatives. Britain has a prime minister. Australia has a prime minister. same different

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    The members of the Upper House in Britains parliament are invited to sit by the monarch and they hold their seat for life. The members of the Upper House in Australias parliament are voted for by the people and can lose their seat in an election. Queen Elizabeth II is Britains head of state. Queen Elizabeth II is Australias head of state.

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    Britain does not have a governor-general. Australia has a governor-general to represent the monarch.
    Discovering Democracy Upper Primary Units - Parliament versus Monarch

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    Commonwealth of Australia 2002

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