Australia's Constitution Y11 P+L

How many Chapters are there in the Australian Constitution?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which Section of the Constitution sets out that legislative power will be vested in a Federal Parliament made up of the monarch, Senate and House of Representatives.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does Section 2 of the Constitution state?

• Appointment of a Governor-General to represent the monarchy

• Creation of a bi-cameral Federal Parliament

• Separation of Powers into legislative, executive and judiciary

• The creation of a constitutional monarchy

Which section of the constitution is about the "Sessions of Parliament, prorogation, and dissolution"?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 7

According to the Constitution who has the power to prorogue and/or dissolve Federal Parliament?

• Governor-General

• Prime Minister

• Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Monarch

Which section of the Constitution says that the Senate "shall be composed of Senators for each State, directly chosen by the people of the State."

• 7

• 24

• 57

• 32

Which section of the Constitution states that Senators are elected for a 6 year term?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 8

Which section of the Constitution says that there should be "equal representation of the several Original States" in the Senate?

• 7

• 73

• 17

• 37

According to Section 12 of the Constitution who issues the writs for the Senate elections?

• Governors of each state

• Governor-General

• Prime Minister

• Australian Electoral Commission

Which Section of the Constitution sets up the "Rotation of Senators" whereby half the Senate is elected every three years?

• 13

• 12

• 7

• 24