Worksheets4.1.04 High Court case which had an impact on law-making powers
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams involved Commonwealth power to legislate on which section of the Australian Constitution?
a)
Section 51(ii): taxation; but so as not to discriminate between States
b)
Section 51(v): postal, telegraphic, telephonic and other like services
c)
Section 51(i): trade and commerce with other countries, and among States
d)
Section 51(ix): quarantine
2.
In R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams, the High Court’s interpretation caused:
a)
a shift in division of law-making powers from the states to the Commonwealth.
b)
no effect on law-making powers.
c)
the territories to have control of wireless technology.
d)
a shift in division of law-making powers from the Commonwealth to the states.
3.
In passing the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Act 2005 (Cth) which power did the Commonwealth rely on?
a)
Roads
b)
Taxation
c)
Corporations
d)
Crimes
4.
Which words had to be interpreted in R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams?
a)
‘telephones and the Internet’
b)
‘wi-fi and cable services’
c)
‘other like services’
d)
‘copper transmission lines’
5.
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
a)
The High Court has jurisdiction to decide cases under the Constitution.
b)
Interpretation of words in the Constitution can affect the powers of the states.
c)
The Court of Appeal hears cases involving law-making powers in Australia.
d)
The Full Bench of the High Court has seven judges.
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