10C: The approach adopted by one other country

Multiple Choice

What are the two main approaches to protecting rights in the USA?

• Constitutional and statutory bill of rights

• Legislature and executive branches

• Federal and state governments

• Supreme Court and federal courts

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the US government is responsible for creating laws?

• Legislature

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Congress

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?

• To protect a wide range of rights

• To establish the federal system of government

• To create the structure of the American Government

• To enforce international human rights treaties

Multiple Choice

How can the US Constitution be changed?

• By passing 'normal' acts of parliament

• By a 2/3 majority of Congress and a 3/4 majority of the 50 States

• By the Supreme Court and other federal courts

• By signing international human rights documents

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Multiple Choice

The Sixth and Seventh Amendments are about how the legal system works.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The interpretation and application of the Bill of Rights are not important today.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

What is the process for changing the Constitution in Australia?

• Support of 2/3 of Congress and 3/4 of the 50 States

• A compulsory public vote

• By the Supreme Court and other federal courts

• By signing international human rights documents

Multiple Choice

What is one argument against having a Bill of Rights in Australia?

• Rights are already adequately protected by legislation

• Strengthening protection of rights would make the government more accountable

• A Bill of Rights would improve Australia's international image

• People can influence the government through protests and lobbying