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Australian Constitution Basics
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Australian Constitution Basics
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. What is the Australian Constitution?
A set of laws that can be easily changed by Parliament
The founding legal document that establishes Australia's system of government
A collection of state laws
Rules only for the Prime Minister
2. When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
1788
1901
1967
1975
3. How can the Australian Constitution be changed?
By a vote in Parliament only
By the Prime Minister's decision
Through a referendum where a majority of voters and states agree
By the High Court
4. Which of these are features of Australia's federal system? (Select all that apply)
Power is shared between federal and state governments
Only the federal government makes laws
States have their own parliaments
The Constitution divides responsibilities between levels of government
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers
5. Fill in the blanks:
The Australian Constitution established a _____________ system of government where power is shared between the _____________ government and the _____________ governments.
6. What was significant about the 1967 referendum?
7. Explain why the Constitution is difficult to change.
8. Name two ways the Constitution supports democratic processes in Australia.
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
🤔 Part 3: Critical Thinking
9. Do you think it's good that the Constitution is hard to change? Explain your reasoning with at least two points.
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10. Imagine you could propose a new referendum. What change would you suggest to the Constitution and why?
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