Legislation
Why was the construction of Parliament House affected?
The Gold Rush
How long did Aboriginals have control of Australia until the Europeans came?
65,000 Years
What is a precedent?
An earlier event used to determine the outcome of the current one.
What is the House of Commons? (1900's INFO)
The meeting place of legislative members were they discuss ongoing matters that concern them.
Who was in charge of the First Fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip
Who was usually the Governor?
A high-ranked military general or a person who was experienced in controlling people.
What was the first law that was made in Australian History?
The Currency Act. 1823
What was the name of the movement to help women vote?
The Women's Suffrage Amendment
What was the second law ever to be passed in Parliment?
Immigration Restriction Act
Why was Victoria facing downfall during the 1850's?
The Gold Rush
Which was built first, The Parliament (Victoria) or The Parliamentary Library?
The Parliamentary Library
What is Royal Assent?
Royal assent is the method by which a monarch formally approves an act of the legislature, either directly or through an official acting on the monarch's behalf.
What year was the common law introduced?
1823
Finish the sentence: "and was scheduled to be painted with ________ over the next decade"
Gold Leaf
What was the most common disease that affected the First Fleet?
Scurvy, caused by Vitamin C deficiency because of no fruits and vegetables onboard the ship.
What is the Commonwealth Franchise Act?
A law to give women more rights in the community.
When was the Constitution made? (AND WHERE)
23 November 1855 in Victoria
When was the first Precedence made?
1828
Finish the sentence: "there are more than _____ sculptures with gold leaves on them."
250 sculptures
What ships made up the First Fleet? (AND HOW MANY)
11 Ships, consisting of Charlotte, Scarborough, Prince of Wales, Lady Penrhyn, Friendship, Borrowdale, Golden Glove, HMS Sirius, Fishburn, HMS Supply and Alexander!
What is Penal Transportation?
Transporting convicts from one country to another where they can serve their punishment.
What was the first ever law written into the constitution?
Consolidated Revenue Act 1901
What is the Gettysburg Address?
For the People, Of the People and By the People
- Abraham Lincoln 1863
Who was the first person ever to make a change in the Judiciary?
John Macarthur
Where did the First Fleet ACTUALLY land at? (NOT BOTANY BAY, IT WAS RENAMED AFTER)
Sting Ray Harbour, it was named when Captain James Cook wrote it in his diary in 1770 after seeing sting rays in the area.