Year 7 Revision C&C

What is the Australian Constitution?

• A set of rules for how the government works

• A collection of laws made by the Prime Minister

• The national anthem of Australia

• A list of all Australian politicians

When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?

• 1901

• 1770

• 1854

• 1986

How can the Constitution be changed?

• The Prime Minister can change it anytime

• A referendum where the majority of voters agree

• The High Court decides the changes

• The Queen of England makes changes

How is a double majority achieved?

• 50% of Australian population and 50% of the states and territories say yes

• Both NSW and VIC say yes

• 50% plus 1 of the population and 4 out of the 6 states say yes

• 4 out of the 6 states and both territories say yes

Reorder the following stages of a referendum

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Which of the following was an successful attempt to change the Constitution?

• The 1967 Referendum on Indigenous Australians

• The creation of the High Court

• The introduction of the GST

• The Federation of Australia

How many referendums have successfully changed the Australian Constitution?

• 8

• 12

• 5

• 44

Which level of government is responsible for schools and hospitals?

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government

What does the Federal Government mainly control?

• Local roads

• Defence, immigration, and trade

• Libraries and parks

• School curriculums

Which level of government is responsible for recreational centres and footpaths

• Federal Government

• State Government

• Local Government