A minister is put in charge of employment. What is this area of government called?
- A constituency
- A coalition
- A portfolio ✓
- A commission
Why this is the answer
Each minister looks after one area of government, such as employment or the Treasury, and that area is called a portfolio.
This question is from: How is the Australian Government formed?
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