Australian Constitution Revision Quiz

What is the Australian Constitution described as?

• A historical document

• A legal framework for how Australia is governed

• A collection of cultural traditions

• A financial guideline

What does the Australian Constitution outline?

• The roles of the military and the rights that veterans have in Australian Society.

• The roles of the Government, the High Court and the Separation of Powers.

• The economic policies that all future governments should follow.

• The mandatory education system that all citizens must complete.

Why was the Referendum process made deliberately difficult?

• To ensure only changes with massive popular support would take place

• To prevent any changes from happening

• To make it easier for the government to implement changes

• To confuse the public

What is the main way of changing the Constitution according to the image?

• Legislation

• Referendum

• High Court Interpretations

• Political Processes

Who has a say in how the Constitution can be applied to modern society?

• The Prime Minister

• The High Court

• The Senate

• The Governor-General

What role does the Australian Parliament play in changing the Constitution?

• They can change it directly by a simple majority vote

• They can propose changes which will encourage a Referendum

• They have no role, only the Lord Privy Seal can alter the Constitution

• They can veto (stop) changes

What is the first step in the process of a referendum?

• Review of proposal by the Plebian Assembly.

• A national referendum is held, where citizens vote 'Yes' or 'No'.

• A proposed change is introduced in Parliament.

• If successful, the Governor-General approves the change.

What must happen for a bill to be approved in the referendum process?

• It must pass one House of Parliament

• It must pass both Houses of Parliament

• It must be signed by the Prime Minister

• It must be approved by the citizens

During which step do citizens vote 'Yes' or 'No' in a referendum?

• Proposal

• Approval

• Public Vote

• Royal Assent

What is required for a referendum to succeed under the Double Majority Requirement?

• Majority of voters in at least three states

• Majority of voters in Australia and in at least four of the six states

• Majority of voters in the capital city

• Majority of voters in all states