Changing the Constitution

The only way to change the Australian Constitution is via a

For a referendum to be successful, it must be approved by

• A double minority

• A double majority

• A majority

• A double helix

Which of the following conditions must be met for a referendum to be successful:

• A majority of voters in N.T. and A.C.T

• A majority of voters in a majority of states

• A majority of voters in Victoria

• A majority of voters across the country

How many states must vote in favour a referendum for there to be a majority?

• 3

• At least 4

• 6

• All of them

This image shows the results of a referendum. Which conditions are satisfied in this image?

• A majority of voters in a majority of states

• A majority of voters across the country

This image shows the results of a referendum. Would this referendum have been successful in changing the Constitution?

• Yes

• No

This image shows the results of a referendum. Which conditions have been satisfied?

• A majority of voters in W.A.

• A majority of voters in a majority of states.

• A majority of voters across the country.

• A majority.

Before the changes to the Constitution become official, they are given final approval in a process called:

Royal Assent is the approval of the Constitutional changes by

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General on behalf of the Queen

• The Queen

• The Governor General on behalf of his/her self

Why do we have to vote in a referendum even though we have already elected representatives to make decisions on our behalf?