Australian Legislation Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the term used for the removal or reversal of a law?

  • Legislation
  • Repealed (correct)
  • Effective
  • Amendment

Which term refers to a change to a current law (an Act)?

  • Effective
  • Constitution
  • Bill
  • Amended (correct)

What does subsidiary legislation provide in relation to an Act?

  • Full repeal
  • Constitutional amendments
  • Additional details (correct)
  • Legislative power

What type of powers belong only to the Commonwealth in Australia?

<p>Exclusive powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which document sets out the structure of a nation's political and legal systems?

<p>Australian Constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of powers are shared by both the Commonwealth and the states in Australia?

<p>Concurrent powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Australia, what is a bill in relation to lawmaking?

<p>First draft of a law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of jurisdiction allows appeals to be made to the High Court from other state courts in Australia?

<p>Appellate jurisdiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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