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WorksheetsConstitutions and Referendums
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a constitution?
A document outlining everyday laws that people must follow
A prime minister's job description
A public vote to change a law
A contract / set of principles for how to govern a country
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A constitution can be freely altered by the prime minister
A constitution describes the role and powers of the government
A constitution provides a standard against which to measure good and bad laws
A constitution protects people's rights
On what date did Australia's Constitution come into effect?
26 January 1788
9 May 1988
1 January 1901
11 November 1975
True or False: The Australian Constitution is the most important legal document in the whole country.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Australia's Constitution was the _________ to be voted in by ordinary people.
1st
2nd
3rd
10th
The Australian Constitution has been described as the . . .
"Nation's Democratic Code"
"Birth Certificate of the Nation"
"Prime Minister's Code of Conduct"
"Declaration of Rights"
What is a referendum in Australia?
A high-level meeting by government officials to alter the constitution
A review of the constitution held every 10 years
An official letter from the prime minister sent to voters
A vote used to approve a change to the constitution
A referendum in Australia 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
What percentage of Australians voted YES in the 1967 Referendum?
90
75
80
99
How many times has the Australian Constitution been amended?
12
8
15
4
