The Constitution

What is a Constitution?

• A national constitution is a set of rules for governing a country.

• A constitution is a type of economic policy.

• A constitution is a historical document with no current relevance.

• A constitution is a collection of cultural traditions.

What does the Australian Constitution do?

• Establishes the structure of the Australian government

• Defines the rights of Australian citizens

• Regulates trade between states

• Provides guidelines for education policy

Define federation.

• The process of uniting several states to form a single national government

• A system where a single state governs multiple nations

• The division of a single state into multiple independent regions

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual

What are the arguments for and against federation in 1901?

• The arguments for federation included economic benefits and national security, while the arguments against included loss of state power and cultural differences.

• The arguments for federation included cultural unity and increased state power, while the arguments against included economic disadvantages and national security concerns.

• The arguments for federation included increased state power and cultural differences, while the arguments against included economic benefits and national security.

• The arguments for federation included economic disadvantages and loss of state power, while the arguments against included cultural unity and national security concerns.

Define a referendum.

• The referral of a particular issue to the electorate for a vote.

• A decision made by the government without public input.

• A type of election where only officials vote.

• A public opinion survey conducted by the media.

What is a key feature of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900.

• It established the Commonwealth of Australia as a federation of states.

• It abolished the monarchy in Australia.

• It introduced a new currency for Australia.

• It declared Australia as a republic.

The Australian Constitution contains certain 'checks and balances' as a result of debate and discussion during the federation process. What are they?

• Separation of powers, federalism, and responsible government

• Only separation of powers

• Only federalism

• Only responsible government

One way the legal system puts checks on government power is through:

• judicial review

• legislative oversight

• executive orders

• public opinion

The separation of powers establishes the three arms of government by:

• dividing responsibilities among legislative, executive, and judicial branches

• merging the legislative and executive branches

• allowing the executive branch to have supreme power

• eliminating the need for a judicial branch

What is the process for altering the Australian Constitution known as?

• The process for altering the Australian Constitution is known as a referendum.

• The process for altering the Australian Constitution is known as a plebiscite.

• The process for altering the Australian Constitution is known as a legislative amendment.

• The process for altering the Australian Constitution is known as a parliamentary vote.