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A system of government where the supreme power is held by the people in a free and open electoral system.
Democracy
Which court in Australia has the highest position out of the court hierarchy?
The High Court
Which court is the only court allowed to interpret the Constitution?
The High Court
What is the Rule of Law?
All authority is subject to, and constrained by the law.
Does the Australian government use a unicameral or bicameral system?
Bicameral
A nationwide vote to change the constitution.
Referendum
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
How did the term 'Rule of Law' come about?
What is the name of the man known for his role in the 1992 landmark ruling?
Eddie Mabo
How is Australia's democratic society threatened? (hint: 4)
Media bias, corruption, lawlessness, organised crime (you have to get all of them to get full points)
What was the purpose of the 1967 Referendum?
To give Indigenous Australians the right to be counted in Australia census figures, & to give the government the ability to make laws for Indigenous people
(you have to get both of them for full points)
How many countries are apart of the Commonwealth?
56
Explain the 3 main purposes of the Australian constitution.
To establish a federal system of government, to define the powers of the branches of government, & to protect the rights of the people