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What is the primary purpose of the Constitution discussed in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What are votes unrelated to the Constitution called?
What is the purpose of judicial review?
What is the purpose of judicial review?
In the case Al Masri V Minister for Immigration and Multicultural + Ethnic Affairs, what did the High Court assess?
In the case Al Masri V Minister for Immigration and Multicultural + Ethnic Affairs, what did the High Court assess?
What are concurrent powers?
What are concurrent powers?
What is the purpose of the structure of the government being divided into three branches?
What is the purpose of the structure of the government being divided into three branches?
What is the main reason for voter conservatism?
What is the main reason for voter conservatism?
Why did the Republic referendum (1999) fail despite strong support?
Why did the Republic referendum (1999) fail despite strong support?
What is the key role of responsible government in a democracy?
What is the key role of responsible government in a democracy?
Why does Australia have an electoral system instead of directly taking everyone's opinion on every proposed bill?
Why does Australia have an electoral system instead of directly taking everyone's opinion on every proposed bill?
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