An Overview of Australia’s Parliamentary System (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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On what date did the Australian Constitution take effect, establishing Federation?
On what date did the Australian Constitution take effect, establishing Federation?
1 January 1901
How many separate parliaments operate in Australia?
How many separate parliaments operate in Australia?
Nine parliaments
Which country's system is Australia's parliamentary system modelled on?
Which country's system is Australia's parliamentary system modelled on?
Britain's Westminster system
What must the government maintain under responsible government?
What must the government maintain under responsible government?
Confidence of majority in lower house
Which power involves making laws under the separation of powers?
Which power involves making laws under the separation of powers?
Legislative power
Which body holds the judicial power to interpret how the law is applied?
Which body holds the judicial power to interpret how the law is applied?
Courts
What are the two primary functions of the High Court?
What are the two primary functions of the High Court?
Constitutional interpretation & appeals
How many houses must the Commonwealth Parliament have?
How many houses must the Commonwealth Parliament have?
Two houses
Which state parliament operates with only one house?
Which state parliament operates with only one house?
Queensland
Why can't police officers serve on juries?
Why can't police officers serve on juries?
They're executive; juries are judicial