How many members does each electorate (division) elect to the federal House of Representatives?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. One member, who represents the people of that division
- Step 1: Each division elects a single local member. Answer: One member. Why not the others: Twelve is the number of senators per state, and the number of seats per division does not depend on party votes or rotate.
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