Parliament of New South Wales

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is Parliament of New South Wales?Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. What is the capital of Parliament of New South Wales?Sydney
3. What language do people speak in Parliament of New South Wales?English
4. What is the legislative structure?Bicameral: Legislative Assembly (lower house) and Legislative Council (upper house)
5. How many houses are in the Parliament and what are they called?There are two houses: the Legislative Assembly (lower house) and the Legislative Council (upper house).
6. How often are elections held for the Parliament?Elections happen every four years, and people vote for members of both houses.

Bicameral Legislature: A governmental body with two distinct legislative chambers, designed for checks and balances in lawmaking.
Westminster System: A parliamentary democracy based on the traditions and practices of the British Parliament.
Constitution Act 1902: The foundational legislation that establishes the structure and powers of the New South Wales Parliament.