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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Constitution was enacted in...
1901
1935
2000
1835
The Commonwealth Gov. are given heads of power. State Governments are in charge of...
residual powers
the division of powers
the separation of powers
super powers
To change the Constitution, there must be:
a majority of Australians and States in favour
a majority of Parliament in favour
a majority vote
The Magna Carta limited...
the authority of the King
the powers of Parliament
the law-making powers of judges
rights of the people
The Rule of Law refers to...
Concepts that enforce the authority of law above power
A rigid system which promotes stability
democracy and populism
constitutional monarchy
Checks and balances refer to...
splitting power and keeping power accountable
a clear and consistent law
the right to assemble
free speech
Which of the following is NOT an arm of government
The Executive
The Judiciary
The Legislature
The Police
The right to appeal a court decision protects:
freedom of speech
the rights of the accused
right to assemble
knowing the law
The legislature is comprised of...
Parliament and the Governor General
the government and various deparments
the Queen and her subordinates
Parliament
Majorities are required in what houses to pass a commonwealth law?
The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Cabinet and the Senate
The House of Representatives and the Cabinet
The consistency of court cases assists:
the presumption of innocence
the independence of the judiciary
freedom of speech
individuals knowing the law
Just and equitable mean the same thing
True
False
The High Court are appointed by...
nationwide elections
support of both major parties in Parliament
the Governor-General
The Doctrine of Precedent refers to...
Like cases being treated alike
Prior cases having more weight
Legislation trumping judge law
The High Court can "strike down" legislation, ensuring
checks on the legislature's power
access to justice
freedom of speech
checks on the judiciary's power
A monarchy is....
government where the head of state is a king/queen
government where the leaders are always elected
government without a king/queen
democracy
Australia is a republic
true
false
The executive comprises...
cabinet
the governor-general
government employees
all of the listed responses
The High Court...
interprets the constitution of Australia
hears most criminal matters
is elected every 6 years
Judge-made law exists to....
interpret unclear areas of statutory law/the constitution
extend a judge's power
limit a judge's power
protect democracy
