1. Constitution Challenge
Which section outlines the process for changing the Australian Constitution?
Section 128
What term describes a parliament with two houses?
Bicameral
What term describes Queensland’s one-house Parliament?
Unicameral
Which court decided Mabo v Queensland (No 2)?
High Court
How many differing viewpoints should your extended response examine?
2
What is the public vote on a proposed constitutional change called?
Referendum
What is the Governor-General’s formal approval of a federal bill called?
Royal Assent
Which branch of government interprets and applies laws?
Judiciary
What type of land rights did the Mabo decision recognise?
Native title
Which part of the ER explains the extent of the issue, who it affects and its impact?
Scope
What type of majority is required for a referendum to succeed?
Double majority
Which voting system helps the SENATE represent parties broadly according to their share of votes?
Proportional representation
At which court level does Queensland’s Drug and Alcohol Court operate?
Magistrates Court
Which doctrine, meaning “land belonging to no one”, did Mabo reject?
Terra nullius
Recommendation: Which legal criterion considers whether a law produces fair outcomes, taking different needs and circumstances into account?
Just and equitable outcomes
What term means more than half of all members entitled to vote, rather than just those present?
Absolute majority
What powers may the Governor-General exercise independently in exceptional circumstances?
Reserve powers
Appeals from Queensland’s Drug and Alcohol Court generally proceed to which court?
District Court
What Latin term describes comments made in passing that may persuade later courts?
*Clue : O
Obiter dicta
What should you use to justify your recommendation instead of personal opinion?
Legal criteria
Which constitutional section can disqualify someone from sitting in federal Parliament because of foreign citizenship or prohibited financial interests?
Section 44
Which PM did the Governor-General dismiss 1975?
Gough Whitlam
Which principle allows judges to decide cases without improper influence from Parliament or the executive? (2 words)
Judicial independence
What Latin term identifies the legal reason necessary for a decision that forms its binding precedent?
Clue: R
Ratio decidendi
What phrase describes the Senate’s role in examining bills passed by the House of Representatives? 3 words
House of review