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Constitution and Colonial Governance Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution discussed in the text?

To regulate immigration issues only

To ensure uniform tariffs on imported/exported goods

To establish the key concepts on which the government is built (correct)

To grant law-making powers to the Parliament

How can the Constitution be changed?

By a single majority vote in Parliament

By the British Parliament's approval

By the President's executive order

By referendum with a double majority (correct)

Why is it difficult to achieve a successful referendum for changing the Constitution?

No need for voter representation from different states

Lack of bipartisan support from both political parties (correct)

Double majority requirement being easy to achieve

Timing, if held at the same time as an election

What are votes unrelated to the Constitution called?

Plebiscite Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of judicial review?

To ensure decisions, policies, and actions are within the scope of authority granted by legislation Signup and view all the answers

In the case Al Masri V Minister for Immigration and Multicultural + Ethnic Affairs, what did the High Court assess?

The legality of the government's decision to cancel the visa of Al Masri Signup and view all the answers

What are concurrent powers?

Shared powers to make legislation exercised by federal and state governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the structure of the government being divided into three branches?

To allow each branch different areas of jurisdiction and responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for voter conservatism?

Desire for maintaining the status quo Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Republic referendum (1999) fail despite strong support?

Lack of bipartisan support and conflicting opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of responsible government in a democracy?

Ensuring accountability and holding government actions punishable Signup and view all the answers

Why does Australia have an electoral system instead of directly taking everyone's opinion on every proposed bill?

To efficiently represent public opinions in parliament Signup and view all the answers