Changing the Constitution!

Which of the following statements are TRUE of referenda?

• Voters tick 'Yes' or 'No'

• To vote, voters number preferences from 1 - 4

• A successful referendum must achieve a 'double majority'

• People from the territories aren't allowed to vote in a referendum

Out of 44 Australian referenda, how many have been successful?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Which referendum led to the recognition of Indigenous people in the census?

• 1967 Referendum

• 1977 Referendum

• 1997 Referendum

• 1999 Referendum

Which of the following referenda was NOT successful?

• 1946 Social Services Referendum

• 1967 Indigenous Referendum

• 1999 Republic Referendum

• 1977 High Court Justices Referendum

Which 2 sections of the Constitution did the 1967 referendum remove?

• Section 127

• Section 128

• Section 51 (xxvi)

• Section 51 (v)

For a referendum to be successful, it must receive a DOUBLE MAJORITY. This means it must get..

• An absolute majority nationwide AND a majority in at least 2/6 states

• An absolute majority nationwide AND a majority in at least 4/6 states

• An absolute majority nationwide AND a majority in all 6 states

• Less than 50% nationwide and more than 50% in all states

The process of allowing the people to vote to change the wording of the Constitution:

• Double Majority

• State Election

• Referendum

• Federal Election

What is the final step of the referendum process?

• The Governor General must sign it (give royal assent)

• It must pass as a law through Parliament

• The Australian people vote on it

• None of the above

Who can vote in an Australian referendum?

• All citizens aged 16 years or over

• All citizens aged 17 years or over

• All citizens aged 18 years or over

• All citizens regardless of age

The process for changing the Australian Constitution is outlined under which section of the Constitution?

• 20

• 120

• 28

• 128