List of prime ministers of Australia

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is List of prime ministers of Australia?Robert Menzies served for 18 years across two non-consecutive terms
2. What is the number of prime ministers?31 individuals have served as Prime Minister since 1901
3. What is the shortest serving prime minister?Frank Forde served for 7 days in 1945
4. What is the role of the Prime Minister in Australia?The Prime Minister leads the government and is the head of the party that has the most seats in the House of Representatives. They help make important decisions for the country.
5. How is a Prime Minister chosen and appointed?The leader of the party with a majority in the House becomes Prime Minister. The Governor‑General, who represents the monarch, formally appoints them on the Prime Minister’s advice.

Constitutional Convention: An unwritten rule or practice that is accepted as part of the constitution and followed by the government.
Leadership Spill: A vote within a political party to challenge and potentially replace its current leader.
Executive Power: The power to enforce laws and carry out the functions of government, held by the Prime Minister and Cabinet.