Constitutional Reform (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which section of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Which section of the Constitution outlines the amendment process?
Section 128
What does 'absolute majority' mean in Parliament?
What does 'absolute majority' mean in Parliament?
Over 50% of all members
What is required for a referendum to succeed?
What is required for a referendum to succeed?
National majority AND state majority
How many states must vote 'yes' for a referendum to succeed?
How many states must vote 'yes' for a referendum to succeed?
At least 4 out of 6
When must a referendum occur after the bill passes the House of Representatives?
When must a referendum occur after the bill passes the House of Representatives?
Between 2-6 months
By early 2023, how many referendum proposals had succeeded?
By early 2023, how many referendum proposals had succeeded?
8 out of 44
How do territories count in referendum voting?
How do territories count in referendum voting?
In national count only
Who grants royal assent to make a constitutional change official?
Who grants royal assent to make a constitutional change official?
The Governor-General
Why did the 1951 Communist Party referendum fail?
Why did the 1951 Communist Party referendum fail?
Only 3 states & 49% nationally
What are the three stages of constitutional amendment in order?
What are the three stages of constitutional amendment in order?
Parliament, People, Governor-General