10 Questions
Which document outlines the regulations for enforcing laws in Australia?
The Constitution
When was the Constitution drafted?
Between 1891 and 1898
Who has the power to alter the constitution?
The High Court
What is the role of the High Court in enforcing implied rights?
Interpreting the Constitution
When was the Mabo v Queensland case decided?
On the 3rd of June 1992
Implied rights can be enforced by the ______ if they interpret it as in the Constitution.
High Court
The ______ is the people which makes laws/changes them.
Parliament
The High Court was established by the Constitution in ______.
1901
Because of the Mabo decision, “______” was overturned from the constitution and people began to recognise the traditional rights of the Merian people.
terra nullius
Gough Whitlam poured the ______ on the 16th of August 1975.
sand
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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