In Australia's parliamentary democracy, how do citizens have a say in how the country is governed?
- By writing the laws that the parliament will debate
- By voting for a person to represent them in parliament ✓
- By choosing the officials who work for the AEC
- By deciding when the next election will be held
Why this is the answer
Citizens do not make laws themselves; they elect representatives who act for them in the parliament.
This question is from: Voting
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