Australia's Constitution

Which parliament passed The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act in 1900?

• The Australian Parliament

• The United Nations

• The British Parliament

• The Victorian State Parliament

The Australian Constitution is best defined as:

• A set of rules by which Australia is run

• A list of laws in Australia

• A declaration of independent

• A bill of rights

On which date did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 26 January 1788

• 9 May 1988

• 1 January 1901

• 11 November 1975

The Australian Constitution addresses the powers of which 3 separate groups?

• The Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and shadow ministers

• The federal, state and local governments

• The Australian Parliament, the Executive Government and the Judiciary

• The Government, the opposition and the cross bench

Which of the following is a key feature of the Australian Constitution?

• An Australian Parliament responsible for national law-making

• Six state governments responsible for state matters

• The High Court of Australia as the final court of appeal

• All of the above

True or False: The Constitution also acts as a Bill of Rights.

• True

• False

What is the process by which Australians can change the Constitution?

• Referendum vote

• Plebiscite vote

• Parliamentary vote

• Only the King can change it

A referendum is only successful when it is:

• Agreed to by ALL voters

• Agreed to by a majority of voters

• Agreed to by a majority of states

• Agreed to by a majority of voters AND a majority of states

True or False: Of 45 proposed changes to the Australian Constitution, only 8 have passed.

• True

• False

Section ___ requires the Senate to be composed of senators for each state for a term of six years.

• 4

• 5

• 7

• 8