The Australian Constitution Quiz

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Which document outlines the regulations for enforcing laws in Australia?

  • The Federation
  • The High Court
  • The Constitution (correct)
  • The Mabo v Queensland case

When was the Constitution drafted?

  • On the 3rd of June 1992
  • In 1901
  • Between 1891 and 1898 (correct)
  • On the 16th of August 1975

Who has the power to alter the constitution?

  • The Government
  • The Parliament
  • The Merian people
  • The High Court (correct)

What is the role of the High Court in enforcing implied rights?

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

When was the Mabo v Queensland case decided?

<p>On the 3rd of June 1992 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Implied rights can be enforced by the ______ if they interpret it as in the Constitution.

<p>High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the people which makes laws/changes them.

<p>Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

The High Court was established by the Constitution in ______.

<p>1901</p> Signup and view all the answers

Because of the Mabo decision, “______” was overturned from the constitution and people began to recognise the traditional rights of the Merian people.

<p>terra nullius</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gough Whitlam poured the ______ on the 16th of August 1975.

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Flashcards

Australian Law Enforcement Document

The Constitution outlines the regulations for enforcing laws in Australia.

Constitution Drafting Period

The Constitution was drafted between 1891 and 1898.

Power to Alter the Constitution

The High Court interprets the Constitution and, in doing so, has the power to alter it.

High Court's Role in Enforcing Rights

The High Court enforces implied rights through interpreting the Constitution.

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Mabo v Queensland Decision Date

The Mabo v Queensland case was decided on June 3, 1992.

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Enforcement of Implied Rights

Implied rights can be enforced by the High Court if they interpret such rights as being in the Constitution.

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Role of Parliament

Parliament is the legislative body responsible for making and changing laws.

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High Court Establishment Year

The High Court was established by the Constitution in 1901.

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Overturning of Terra Nullius

Because of the Mabo decision, “terra nullius” was overturned, and traditional rights of the Merian people were recognised.

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Study Notes

Australian Constitution and Law Enforcement

  • The Australian Constitution outlines the regulations for enforcing laws in Australia.

The Constitution and Its Amendments

  • The Australian Constitution was drafted in 1898.
  • The power to alter the Constitution lies with the Australian people through a referendum.

The High Court's Role

  • The High Court plays a crucial role in enforcing implied rights.
  • The High Court interprets implied rights and enforces them as per its interpretation of the Constitution.

Landmark Cases

  • The Mabo v Queensland case was decided in 1992.
  • The Mabo decision led to the overturning of "terra nullius" from the Constitution, recognizing the traditional rights of the Meriam people.

Government and Law-Making

  • The Parliament is the institution that makes laws and changes them.

Historical Events

  • The High Court was established by the Constitution in 1901.
  • In 1975, Gough Whitlam, the Prime Minister of Australia, poured soil on August 16, 1975, marking a significant event in Australian history.

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