Diagnostic Assessment - Yr 7 Civics and Citizenship

What is the name of the process to change the Australian Constitution?

• A Referral

• A Bill

• A Referendum

• A Proposal

How many chapters are there in the Australian Consitution?

• 80

• 8

• 18

• 7

Which best describes the purpose of the Australian Constitution?

• The basic principles and laws of a nation that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it. 

• A full list of all the laws and associated punishments in Australia.

• A set of reasons that explain why the Government has the right to power over citizens.

• Explains the separation of powers.

The only way to make any changes to the Australian Constitution is via a ___________

Answer explanation

Referendum

What was the outcome of the 2023 "Indigenous Voice to Parliament" referendum?

True or False?

Section 51 of the Constitution is called "Legislative Powers of the Parliament".

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution is divided into chapters, parts and sections.

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution came into being on January 26, 1788.

• True

• False

True or False?

• The Constitution used to exclude Aboriginal Australians from our total population.

• True

• False

True or False?

The Constitution ensures the Executive has most of the power.

• True

• False