Constitution and Government

What question arises from the High Court's ruling in Mabo v Queensland regarding Indigenous Australian legal systems?

• Could Indigenous Australians vote?

• Could it be argued that an Indigenous Australian legal and governance system was in place when the British arrived?

• Could Indigenous Australians own businesses?

• Could Indigenous Australians travel freely?

What significant legal history does the trio of British land claims represent?

• Economic history

• Cultural history

• Legal history

• Military history

What did King George III instruct Cook to do before his voyage?

• Establish trade routes

• Seek new allies

• Follow British law

• Discover new species

What does the Australian Constitution establish in terms of government structure?

• Only federal government

• Federal, state, and local governments

• Only state governments

• Only local governments

What was the main issue for the government regarding Section 44?

• Literal interpretation by the High Court

• Lack of public support

• Financial implications

• Media coverage

What was the Australian Government's stance on the interpretation of Section 44?

• Less literal interpretation

• More literal interpretation

• Complete abolition

• Stricter enforcement

What is the impact of holding a pension from the Crown under Section 44?

• Disqualification from Parliament

• Eligibility for a higher office

• Exemption from taxes

• Increased voting rights

Which of the following is an example of a unicameral parliament?

• Federal Parliament of Australia

• United States Congress

• QLD Parliament

• UK Parliament

What is an example of a bicameral legislature?

• QLD Parliament

• Federal Parliament of Australia

• Local City Council

• School Board

What does the executive government do with the laws made by the parliament?

• Interprets them

• Enforces them

• Amends them

• Ignores them