Year 12 Legal Studies 4.1.2 Part B

What does the term 'concurrent powers' mean?

• Powers that only the Commonwealth can exercise

• Powers that only the states can exercise

• Powers that both the states and Commonwealth can exercise

• Powers that are not listed in the Constitution

Which of the following is an example of a residual power?

• Currency

• Defense

• Marriage

• Education

Which section of the Australian Constitution lists the specific powers of the Commonwealth?

• Section 54

• Section 53

• Section 52

• Section 51

What is an example of an exclusive power?

• Defense

• Marriage

• Education

• Taxation

What does the term 'exclusive powers' refer to?

• Powers that only the states can exercise

• Powers that only the Commonwealth can exercise

• Powers that both the states and Commonwealth can exercise

• Powers not listed in the Constitution

Which of the following is a concurrent power?

• Education

• Marriage

• Defense

• Currency

What is the significance of Section 51 of the Australian Constitution?

• It lists the exclusive powers of the states

• It lists the specific powers of the Commonwealth

• It lists the residual powers of the states

• It lists the concurrent powers of the Commonwealth

Which of the following is NOT a residual power?

• Education

• Road laws

• Marriage

• Environmental law

What is an example of a power that is inherently exclusive by its nature?

• Education

• Marriage

• Currency

• Taxation

Which of the following is a power that the states cannot legislate on?

• Defense

• Education

• Marriage

• Road laws