4.1.02 The law-making powers of State and Commonwealth

This diagram above outlines the powers to which the colonies (states) agreed, to allow for Federation. From the list below, select the correct words (in order from left to right) to fill in the diagram.

• Executive powers, residual powers, exclusive powers
• Concurrent powers, remaining powers, executive powers
• Exclusive powers, developing powers, modified powers
• Residual powers, exclusive powers, concurrent powers

The VCE Legal Studies Study Design requires you to compare law-making powers, using examples. From the list below, select what it means to ‘compare’ two things.

• To explain the differences and distinctive characteristics.
• To specify a particular way, means or method.
• To state or recognise a feature or factor.
• To explain or discuss how concepts, definitions or features are similar and different.

What are the powers in the Constitution that only the Commonwealth Parliament can exercise?

• Exclusive powers
• Judicial powers
• Concurrent powers
• Residual powers

Sarah and Megan are arguing about which section of the Constitution provides that the states shall not raise naval or military forces. Sarah claims that it is section 114, whereas Megan claims that it is section 90.

• Sarah
• Megan

Which of the following areas is exclusive to the Commonwealth?

• Laws relating to naturalisation
• Taxation
• Marriage
• Roads