Barely Legal

The Constitution was enacted in...

• 1901

• 1935

• 2000

• 1835

The Commonwealth Gov. are given heads of power. State Governments are in charge of...

• residual powers

• the division of powers

• the separation of powers

• super powers

To change the Constitution, there must be:

• a majority of Australians and States in favour

• a majority of Parliament in favour

• a majority vote

The Magna Carta limited...

• the authority of the King

• the powers of Parliament

• the law-making powers of judges

• rights of the people

The Rule of Law refers to...

• Concepts that enforce the authority of law above power

• A rigid system which promotes stability

• democracy and populism

• constitutional monarchy

Checks and balances refer to...

• splitting power and keeping power accountable

• a clear and consistent law

• the right to assemble

• free speech

Which of the following is NOT an arm of government

• The Executive

• The Judiciary

• The Legislature

• The Police

The right to appeal a court decision protects:

• freedom of speech

• the rights of the accused

• right to assemble

• knowing the law

The legislature is comprised of...

• Parliament and the Governor General

• the government and various deparments

• the Queen and her subordinates

• Parliament

Majorities are required in what houses to pass a commonwealth law?

• The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Cabinet and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the Cabinet