The Australian Constitution (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
1 January 1901
How many separate colonies existed in Australia before federation?
How many separate colonies existed in Australia before federation?
Six colonies
Which argument supported federation by addressing different rail gauges?
Which argument supported federation by addressing different rail gauges?
Transport
What are powers held by both state and federal parliaments called?
What are powers held by both state and federal parliaments called?
Concurrent powers
Under s 109, what happens when state and Commonwealth laws conflict?
Under s 109, what happens when state and Commonwealth laws conflict?
Commonwealth law prevails
How many senators does each state have in the Senate?
How many senators does each state have in the Senate?
12 senators
Of 44 proposed constitutional amendments, how many have been successful?
Of 44 proposed constitutional amendments, how many have been successful?
Eight
What percentage voted yes in the 1967 referendum on Indigenous peoples?
What percentage voted yes in the 1967 referendum on Indigenous peoples?
90.77%
Who developed the separation of powers doctrine in the 18th century?
Who developed the separation of powers doctrine in the 18th century?
Montesquieu
Which power did the High Court rule valid in the 1983 Tasmanian Dam case?
Which power did the High Court rule valid in the 1983 Tasmanian Dam case?
External affairs power