1975 Prime Minister Dismissed! - MoAD

Question 1

Malcolm Fraser became Opposition Leader in March 1975. Identify Fraser.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

True or False, in October 1975 the Government had more seats in the Senate than the Opposition?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

On 15 October 1975, which chamber passed a motion to put the government money bills on hold?

Accepted Answer

Senate

Question 4

Which political party won the 1972 election after being in opposition for 23 years?

Accepted Answer

The Australian Labor Party

Question 5

True or False, the Caretaker Government was voted out of power in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which political party won the December 13 1975 election?

Accepted Answer

Malcom Fraser’s Liberal–National Coalition

Question 7

At around 1pm on the 11 November 1975, where did the Governor-General meet Gough Whitlam?

Accepted Answer

Government House

Question 8

The Governor-General's proclamation was read at Parliament House on the 11 November 1975 by?

Accepted Answer

David Smith - Official Secretary to the Governor-General

Question 9

In order to become Caretaker, Prime Minister Fraser promised the Governor-General he would:

Accepted Answer

Pass the money bills in the Senate and call an election

Question 10

When Whitlam was Prime Minister, which reform change did his government NOT implement?

Accepted Answer

Raising the voting age to 21 years

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