Diagnostic Assessment - Yr 7 Civics and Citizenship

What is the name of the process to change the Australian Constitution?

• A Referral

• A Bill

• A Referendum

• A Proposal

How many chapters are there in the Australian Consitution?

• 80

• 8

• 18

• 7

Which best describes the purpose of the Australian Constitution?

• The basic principles and laws of a nation that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it. 

• A full list of all the laws and associated punishments in Australia.

• A set of reasons that explain why the Government has the right to power over citizens.

• Explains the separation of powers.

The only way to make any changes to the Australian Constitution is via a ___________

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OFF

Answer explanation

Referendum

What was the outcome of the 2023 "Indigenous Voice to Parliament" referendum?

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OFF

True or False?

Section 51 of the Constitution is called "Legislative Powers of the Parliament".

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution is divided into chapters, parts and sections.

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution came into being on January 26, 1788.

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution used to exclude Aboriginal Australians from our total population.

• True

• False

True or False?

The Constitution ensures the Executive has most of the power.

• True

• False