Introduction to the Australian Constitution (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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When did the Australian Constitution become law?
When did the Australian Constitution become law?
1 January 1901
What does a constitution establish?
What does a constitution establish?
How a government operates
What type of parliamentary system does the Constitution establish?
What type of parliamentary system does the Constitution establish?
Bicameral (two houses)
What key power does the High Court have?
What key power does the High Court have?
Interpret the Constitution
Which is a Commonwealth law-making power area?
Which is a Commonwealth law-making power area?
Defence
What is required to change the Constitution?
What is required to change the Constitution?
Double majority in referendum
Does the Australian Constitution include a bill of rights?
Does the Australian Constitution include a bill of rights?
No, it does not
What limited right does the Constitution protect?
What limited right does the Constitution protect?
Trial by jury for indictable offences
What happens to state laws under the Constitution?
What happens to state laws under the Constitution?
They continue to have legal force
What is constitutional supremacy?
What is constitutional supremacy?
Constitution as ultimate authority