Referendums

Which of the following best describes the 'double majority' requirement in Australian referendums?

• Majority of votes from the Senate only
• Majority of votes from both states and territories
• Majority of votes from both Houses of Parliament
• Majority of votes from both the electorate and Parliament

What is the primary purpose of a referendum in Australia?

• To elect members of Parliament
• To approve government budgets
• To change the Constitution
• To conduct public opinion polls

What must happen before a referendum can be held in Australia?

• A public petition must be signed
• The proposal must be approved by Parliament
• The Prime Minister must endorse it
• It must be discussed in the media

What is the minimum age requirement for voters in Australian referendums?

• 16 years
• 25 years
• 18 years
• 21 years

Which section of the Australian Constitution outlines the referendum process?

• Section 101
• Section 45
• Section 64
• Section 128

What is required for a proposed constitutional change to proceed to a referendum?

• Approval by an absolute majority in both Houses of Parliament.
• Approval by a simple majority in one House of Parliament.
• A public vote to gauge interest in the proposal.
• A decision made by the Prime Minister.

Who is eligible to vote in Australian referendums?

• Only citizens aged 21 and over.
• Every Australian citizen aged 18 and over.
• Permanent residents of Australia.
• Only registered voters in federal elections.

What does the term 'double majority' refer to in the context of Australian referendums?

• A requirement for a majority of votes from both the states and territories.
• A requirement for a majority of votes in two separate elections.
• A requirement for a majority of votes from both Houses of Parliament.
• A requirement for a majority of votes from both the electorate and Parliament.

What significant change did the 1967 Referendum aim to achieve?

• To allow women to vote in federal elections.
• To include Aboriginal Australians in the census.
• To change the voting age to 16.
• To abolish the Senate.

What was a major outcome of the successful 1967 Referendum?

• It established a new political party for Indigenous Australians.
• It allowed for federal legislation to improve the rights of Aboriginal Australians.
• It led to the abolition of the monarchy in Australia.
• It mandated equal pay for all workers.