📊 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the best answer for each question by filling in the circle.

1. What is required for a constitutional amendment referendum to succeed in Australia?

A simple majority of voters nationally

A double majority (majority of voters nationally AND majority of states)

Approval by the High Court

Unanimous agreement by all state premiers

2. Who can propose a constitutional amendment in Australia?

The High Court

The Governor-General

The Federal Parliament

State governments only

3. The 1967 referendum on Aboriginal rights was significant because it:

Granted Aboriginal people the right to vote

Allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for Aboriginal people and count them in the census

Established native title rights

Created the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission

4. How many states must vote 'Yes' for a referendum to pass under the double majority rule?

All 6 states

At least 4 out of 6 states

At least 5 out of 6 states

Any 3 states

5. Which factors can influence referendum success? (Select all that apply)

Public awareness and education campaigns

Bipartisan political support

Clear and simple wording of the question

High voter turnout

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

Answer each question in complete sentences using appropriate terminology.

6. Explain the three main steps in the constitutional amendment process in Australia.

7. Why do you think the 1967 Aboriginal Rights Referendum achieved over 90% support when most referendums fail? Provide two reasons.

8. Complete the following sentence:

The double majority rule means that a referendum must receive a majority of votes _____________ and a majority of votes in at least _______ out of _______ states.

🤔 Part 3: Analysis and Reflection

9. Do you think the constitutional amendment process in Australia is too difficult? Explain your reasoning, considering both the benefits and drawbacks of having strict requirements.

10. How might the difficulty of constitutional amendment affect efforts to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights today?