30 questions on australian constitution, part of Government and the law in Australia. Every answer is drawn from Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Q1easy
What is another name for the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900?
AThe Australian ConstitutionCorrect
BThe Australian Citizenship Act
CThe Australian Parliament Act
DThe Commonwealth Government Charter
The fact states that the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is also called the Australian Constitution.
Q2medium
A student is reading about government and law in Australia and sees a reference to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900. Which title could the student also use for this Act?
AThe Australian ConstitutionCorrect
BThe Australian Legal Code
CThe Commonwealth Citizenship Constitution
DThe National Rights Act
The fact says the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is also called the Australian Constitution.
Q3hard
Which statement correctly identifies the relationship between the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 and the Australian Constitution?
AThey are two names for the same Act.Correct
BThey are separate laws passed in different years.
CThe Australian Constitution replaced the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900.
DThe Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is a subtopic within the Australian Constitution.
According to the fact, the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is also called the Australian Constitution, so they are two names for the same Act.
Q4easy
What is the Australian Constitution?
AA legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of AustraliaCorrect
BA daily newspaper about Australian politics
CA list of all Australian court cases
DA guide to local council services
The fact states that the Australian Constitution is the legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia.
Q5medium
A student is researching the basic rules for how the government of Australia is set up. Which document should they look at?
AThe Australian ConstitutionCorrect
BA state tourism brochure
CA private company policy
DA local sports club rulebook
The Australian Constitution sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia, so it is the relevant document for this research.
Q6hard
Which statement best describes the role of the Australian Constitution in relation to government in Australia?
AIt provides the basic legal rules for the government of AustraliaCorrect
BIt records only informal customs followed by Australians
CIt replaces all other documents used by local community groups
DIt is mainly a collection of personal opinions about government
The fact describes the Australian Constitution as a legal document that sets out the basic rules for the government of Australia.
Q7easy
In what year was the Australian Constitution originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament?
A1900Correct
B1788
C1901
D1914
The fact states that the Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900.
Q8medium
A student is preparing a presentation on the origins of the Australian Constitution. Which statement should they include?
AThe Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900.Correct
BThe Australian Constitution was first passed by the Australian Parliament in 1900.
CThe Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1788.
DThe Australian Constitution was written into Australian law for the first time in 1914.
According to the fact, the Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900.
Q9hard
Which conclusion is best supported by the fact about the Australian Constitution’s origins?
AThe Australian Constitution’s original passage was connected to British parliamentary law in 1900.Correct
BThe Australian Constitution was created entirely without involvement from Britain.
CThe Australian Constitution was originally passed by a public referendum in 1900.
DThe Australian Constitution began as a law passed by the United Nations.
The fact supports the conclusion that the Constitution’s original passage was connected to British parliamentary law, because it was passed as part of a British Act of Parliament in 1900.
Q10easy
When did the Australian Constitution come into effect?
A1 January 1901Correct
B1 January 1801
C26 January 1901
D1 July 1901
The fact states that the Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1901.
Q11medium
A student is making a timeline about government and law in Australia. Which date should they place next to the event “Australian Constitution came into effect”?
A1 January 1901Correct
B25 April 1915
C1 January 2001
D31 December 1900
The correct timeline entry is 1 January 1901, because the fact states that the Australian Constitution came into effect on that date.
Q12hard
Which statement correctly connects the Australian Constitution with its commencement date?
AThe Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1901.Correct
BThe Australian Constitution came into effect before 1901.
CThe Australian Constitution came into effect at the end of 1901.
DThe Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1910.
The supported statement is that the Australian Constitution came into effect on 1 January 1901. The other options give dates or timing not supported by the fact.
Q13easy
On what date did the Australian colonies become one independent nation called the Commonwealth of Australia?
A1 January 1901Correct
B1 January 1801
C26 January 1901
D1 July 1901
The fact states that on 1 January 1901, the Australian colonies became one independent nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q14medium
A student is making a timeline about Australia’s system of government and law. Which event should they place on 1 January 1901?
AThe Australian colonies became one independent nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.Correct
BThe Commonwealth of Australia was renamed the Australian colonies.
CThe Australian colonies became several independent nations.
DThe Commonwealth of Australia stopped being an independent nation.
The fact says that on 1 January 1901, the Australian colonies became one independent nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q15hard
Which statement best explains the significance of 1 January 1901 in relation to the Australian colonies?
AIt was the date the Australian colonies became one independent nation, the Commonwealth of Australia.Correct
BIt was the date the Australian colonies first became separate from each other.
CIt was the date the Commonwealth of Australia became a group of colonies.
DIt was the date Australia stopped being known as the Commonwealth of Australia.
According to the fact, 1 January 1901 is significant because the Australian colonies became one independent nation called the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q16easy
What did the Australian Constitution establish?
AThe Parliament of the Commonwealth of AustraliaCorrect
BThe High Court of the United Kingdom
CThe state parliaments of Australia
DThe local councils of Australia
The fact states that the Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q17medium
A student is explaining the role of the Australian Constitution in Australia’s system of government. Which statement should the student make?
AIt established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.Correct
BIt established only local government councils.
CIt abolished the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
DIt established the Parliament of another country.
The supported statement is that the Australian Constitution established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q18hard
Which concept best describes the relationship between the Australian Constitution and the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia?
AThe Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia was established by the Australian Constitution.Correct
BThe Australian Constitution was established by the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
CThe Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia is unrelated to the Australian Constitution.
DThe Australian Constitution replaced the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
The fact identifies the Australian Constitution as the source that established the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Q19easy
According to the Australian Constitution, what two bodies make up the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia?
AThe House of Representatives and the SenateCorrect
BThe High Court and the Senate
CThe Governor-General and the House of Representatives
DThe Cabinet and the High Court
The fact states that the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Q20medium
A student says, “The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia has two parts: one is the Senate, and the other is the House of Representatives.” Is the student correct?
AYes, because the Parliament consists of the House of Representatives and the SenateCorrect
BYes, because the Parliament consists of the Senate and the High Court
CNo, because the Parliament consists only of the Senate
DNo, because the Parliament consists only of the House of Representatives
The student is correct because the fact says the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Q21hard
Which statement best describes the structure of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia?
AIt is made up of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the SenateCorrect
BIt is made up of the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the High Court
CIt is made up of one chamber called the Senate
DIt is made up of one chamber called the House of Representatives
The fact identifies two components of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia: a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Q22easy
What institution did the Australian Constitution establish?
AThe High Court of AustraliaCorrect
BThe Australian Electoral Commission
CThe Reserve Bank of Australia
DThe Australian Defence Force
The fact states that the Australian Constitution established the High Court of Australia.
Q23medium
A student is studying the Australian Constitution and wants to identify a court it established. Which answer should they choose?
AThe High Court of AustraliaCorrect
BThe Family Court of Australia
CThe Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
DThe Supreme Court of New South Wales
According to the fact, the Australian Constitution established the High Court of Australia.
Q24hard
Which statement correctly links the Australian Constitution to an Australian legal institution?
AThe Australian Constitution established the High Court of Australia.Correct
BThe Australian Constitution established every state Supreme Court.
CThe Australian Constitution established the Australian Parliament only, not any court.
DThe Australian Constitution established local magistrates courts across Australia.
The supported statement is that the Australian Constitution established the High Court of Australia.
Q25easy
Which institution has the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia?
AThe High Court of AustraliaCorrect
BThe Australian Electoral Commission
CLocal councils
DState police forces
The fact states that the High Court of Australia has the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia.
Q26medium
A dispute arises about how an Australian law should be interpreted at the highest level. Which body has the ultimate power to decide this?
AThe High Court of AustraliaCorrect
BA local government office
CA community legal centre
DA state transport department
Because the High Court of Australia has the ultimate power to apply and interpret Australian laws, it is the body with ultimate authority in this situation.
Q27hard
What does the High Court of Australia's role show about the Australian legal system?
AThere is a highest court with ultimate authority to apply and interpret Australian laws.Correct
BEvery local council has final authority to interpret national laws.
CState departments can overrule the final interpretation of Australian laws.
DAustralian laws cannot be interpreted by any court.
The fact identifies the High Court of Australia as having the ultimate power to apply and interpret the laws of Australia, meaning it is the highest authority for that role.
Q28easy
How can the Australian people change the Australian Constitution?
ABy voting in a referendumCorrect
BBy signing a private petition
CBy asking a local council to change it
DBy writing directly to the Governor-General
The fact states that the Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum.
Q29medium
A proposed change to the Australian Constitution is being considered. What role can Australian people have in this process?
AThey can vote in a referendum about the changeCorrect
BThey can change it by attending a court hearing
CThey can approve it through a council meeting
DThey can change it by contacting their state police
According to the fact, changes to the Australian Constitution can be made by the Australian people voting in a referendum.
Q30hard
Which statement best describes the connection between referendums and the Australian Constitution?
AA referendum is the way the Australian people can vote to change the Australian ConstitutionCorrect
BA referendum is used only to elect members of parliament
CA referendum allows courts to write a new Australian Constitution
DA referendum is a meeting where local councils make constitutional changes
The fact explains that the Australian people can change the Australian Constitution by voting in a referendum, so a referendum is directly connected to constitutional change.
