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2020 Legal Studies Unit 4 AOS1
2020 Legal Studies Unit 4 AOS1
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Unit 4 AOS1 Quiz with only the COVID modified study design content.
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1
Which of the following is NOT a way that a residual power can become a power of the Commonweath?
By royal assent
Through High Court interpretation
Through referral of power by the States to the Commonwealth
Through change to the constitution in a referendum
2
What sections were relied on to establish a limited right to vote in the Roach case?
ss7 & 24
ss7 and 54
ss51xx and 51xxxvi
ss109 & 80
3
Any bill can be initiated in either house in Federal Parliament but must pass both houses.
False
True
4
What is required to achieve a 'double majority'?
A majority of voters in a majority of Australia
A majority of voters in Victoria
A majority of voters in a majority of States
Bipartisan support
5
There are currently 76 seats in the Australian Sentate
True
False
6
Which case dealt with the question of conflicting State and Commonwealth law?
McBain v Victoria
Roach v Electoral Commissioner
The Tasmanian Dams Case
Donohue v Stevenson
7
What are the 'arms of government' referred to when we talk about the separation of powers?
Legislative - Executive - Jury
Legislation - Executive - Judiciary
Legislative - Executive - Judiciary
Legislative - Exclusive - Judiciary
8
The Legislative Council has 5 members from each of how many regions?
5
7
8
4
9
Clive Palmer's claim that the WA border closure is unconstitutional relies on which two sections of the constitution?
ss92 & 117
ss80 & 109
ss7 & 24
ss51 and 1
10
Section 80 establishes which express right?
Trial by jury
Freedom of interstate trade, travel and intercourse
Non-discrimination on the basic of state of residence.
Acquisition of property on just terms
11
Which of these courts has no original jurisdiction?
Magistrates'
County
Supreme (Court of Appeal)
Supreme (Trial division)
12
The Governor-General has never refused assent of a bill, only suggested amendments.
True
False
13
s 51 (xii) of the constitution gives power over currency to the Federal Government. This is a...
Specific power
Residual Power
Exclusive power
Concurrent power
14
There are currently 150 seats in the House of Representatives
False
True
15
Which state does NOT have an upper house of Parliament?
Queensland
Victoria
Tasmania
NSW
16
What is a minority government?
A female led government
A government that is acting until an election is held
A government led by a person under 18
A government that does not hold 50% or more of the seats in the lower house
17
What did the 1967 referendum achieve?
Removed the exclusion of Aboriginal people from the races power
Included Aboriginal people in the census.
Gave Aboriginal people the vote.
Gave citizenship rights to Aboriginal people
18
What is a 'rubber stamp' Parliament?
A Parliament that has passed an unusually high number of bills into law.
A democratic Parliament, elected by the people.
A Parliament where the Government has a majority in both houses.
The Governor-General, who 'stamps' bills to give Royal Assent.
19
Who is the Crown's representative at State level?
The Governor
The Premier
The Attorney-General
The Governor-General
20
Which of the following are concurrent powers?
Taxation
Currency
Marriage
Education
21
The reserve powers of the Governor-General are given by the Australian constitution
False
True
22
Who exercises executive power in Australia?
The Prime Minster
The Crown, Prime Minister and Ministers
The Parliament
The Crown
23
Which of the following are an express right under the Australian constitution?
Right to Vote
Trial by Jury
Freedom of Speech
Acquisition of property on just terms.
24
Section 109 states that if there is a conflict between a State and Commonwealth law...
Both laws must be followed
The State law must be amended
The State law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency
the Commonwealth law prevails to the extent of the inconsistency
25
All members of Federal Parliament are elected to three year terms.
True
False
26
Which of the following is not a role of the Senate?
To propose and debate new legislation
To form government
To represent the interests of the States.
To scrutinise bills
27
Of the 44 past referendums in Australia, how many have been successful?
24
8
4
18
28
The power to impose customs is which type of power?
Concurrent
Super
Residual
Exclusive
29
Which are the levels of the Victoria Parliament?
Crown - Legislative Council - House of Representatives
Crown - Senate - House of Representatives
Crown - Senate - Legislative Assembly
Crown - Legislative Council - Legislative Assembly
