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WorksheetsUnit 3 recap so far
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 25mins
When did the Australian Constitution take effect?
1 January 1901
2 January 1901
1 January 1900
1 January 1902
What is a constitution?
Which of the following is not a key function of the Australian Constitution?
To recognize the existence of the six colonies of 1900 and continue their individual constitutions, powers and laws, except where changed by the new Constitution.
To regulate relations between the new Federal Government and the six states
To guarantee some basic rights for Australian citizens
To outline key crimes that citizens cannot commit
How many chapters are there in the AC?
5
8
7
6
How many sections are there in the AC?
120
186
128
132
There are three different types of powers that exist as a result of the AC. What are they?
There are three different types of powers that exist as a result of the AC
legislative, judiciary, executive
federal, state and local
exclusive, concurrent and residual
Section 114 of the AC stops the states from:
making its own money
making laws on customs and excise duties
making a law that deals with Cth powers
having their own armed forces
True or false: most laws in the AC are not concurrent
True
false
Which of the following is not area of residual law making power?
Health
taxes
Education
Crime
Section 51 of the AC relates to:
the grounds of disqualification
inconsistency of laws between states and the Cth
the legislative powers of the parliament
mode of altering the constitution
What does s109 of the AC relate to?
inconsistency of laws between the Cth and states
grounds for disqualification
mode of changing the constitution
legislative powers of the parliament
What does s128 of the AC relate to?
grounds for disqualification
legislative powers of the parliament
inconsistency of laws between the Cth and state
mode of altering the constitution
What does s44 of the AC relate to?
inconsistency of laws
grounds for disqualification
legislative powers of parliament
mode of altering the AC
Australia has held 44 referendums. How many have been sucessful?
7
8
9
6
A majority of voters from all territories and states vote yes. A majority of voters in three states vote yes. Would this referendum be successful
yes
no
Which of the following is the correct order for the referendum process?
- royal assent 2. bill drafted and legislative process 3. change in the AC 4. Proposal 5. double majority requirement 6. Proposal to the people
- Proposal 2. bill drafted and legislative process 3. Royal assent 4. Proposal to the people 5. double majority requirement 6. change in the AC
- Proposal to the people 2. bill drafted and legislative process 3. change in the AC 4. Proposal 5. double majority requirement 6. royal assent
- royal assent 2. bill drafted and legislative process 3. change in the AC 4. Proposal 5. double majority requirement 6. Proposal to the people
A 'plebiscite' is sometimes referred to as:
a practice referendum
a non constitutional referendum
an optional referendum
an advisory referendum
Which of the following is not a challenge of changing the AC?
Double majority
Finances
proposed change being passed by both houses
how referenda is put to voters
Which of the following is not a challenge of changing the AC?
Double majority
Finances
proposed change being passed by both houses
how referenda is put to voters
How many justices are there on the High Court
5
9
7
8
Which section of the AC establishes the High Court
s71
s61
s73
s61
Who appoints the justices of the High Court?
Attorney General
Prime Minister
Parliament
Governor General
Who appoints the justices of the High Court?
Attorney General
Prime Minister
Parliament
Governor General
Which famous case questioned the meaning of s51 of the AC and the application of residual powers?
Tasmania v Commonwealth (1993)
Commonwealth v. Tasmania (1983)
Commonwealth v. Tasmania (1993)
Tasmania v Commonwealth (1983)
The power to make laws regarding the environment is left with which level of government?
Local
State
Federal
Why is the Tasmanian Dam case significant?
_______ are mechanisms which allow each arm of Government to review or override the actions of the other two arms.
Investigations
Inquiries
Balances
Checks
Does Australia have a true Separation of Powers? Why?
Which level of government is responsible for teachers?
Local
State
Federal
Which level of government is responsible for road maintenance crews?
Local
state
federal
________________ is a form of rule where one person has supreme authority.
representative democracy
direct democracy
absolute monarchy
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
Australia is both a ____________________________
absolute monarchy and direct democracy
constitutional monarchy and direct democracy
absolute monarchy and representative democracy
constitutional monarchy and representative democracy
Which piece of legislation protects personal information and promotes accountability and transparency in Qld?
Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld)
Right to Information Act 2009 (Cth)
Right to Information Act 2006 (Qld)
Right to Information Act 2001 (Qld)
The highest form of inquiry on matters of public importance are called ___________
royal inquiry
commission of inquiry
royal commission
inquiry into public matters
what inquiry resulted in the reform of the Queensland Police Force?
The Commission of Inquiry into Possible Illegal Activities and Associated Police Misconduct
The Commission of Inquiry into Possible Illegal Activities
The Commission of Inquiry into Associated Police Misconduct
Who is the current Governor General of Australia?
Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce
Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove
Honourable William George Hayden
Honourable David Hurley
The simultaneous termination of the HOR and the Senate by the Governor general and the calling of new elections
reserve powers
joint sitting
double dissolution
A meeting of both houses of parliament together to make a decision on a proposed law on which the two houses, sitting separately, did not agree on
Joint sitting
double dissolution
reserve powers
The power given to the GG to act independently and without advice are known as?
Exclusive powers
reserve powers
independent powers
extreme powers
How many times in Australia's history has a GG used their reserve powers?
5
6
4
7
How many times has there been a double dissolution of the Australian Parliament?
5
6
7
8
