Consitutional Sections
What does S109 do?
Provide a mechanism to resolve disputes between state and Commonwealth law-making powers
Name one factor that affects parliament's law-making abilities
Bicameral structure
International pressures
Representative nature of parliament
Name one Constitutional check on parliament in law-making
Express rights
Separation of powers
Role of the High Court in protecting representative government
Which planet is known as the 'red planet'
Mars
Freedom of religion?
S116
How many seats are required for a majority in the Senate?
39
How many express rights are there?
5
Which Aus city hosted the 2000 Olympics?
Sydney (gross)
Which section outlines the executive power?
S61
Name two sources of international pressures
Individuals, activist groups, other countries, TNCs (big companies), United Nations
Name one strength and one weakness of express rights as a check on parliament
Teacher discretion
What is the capital of Canada? Anni Peck is excluded from answering
Ottawa
Exclusive power of the military?
S114
How can representing the views of the majority have a NEGATIVE impact on parliament's law-making?
Parliament can be too concerned with winning votes, rather than governing effectively
Outline the case study that demonstrates the High Court protecting the principle of representative parliament
Detail on the Roach case!
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What is the section and subsection number for the express right of just compensation for acquisition of property?
S51, xxxi
Which day of the year is a state election held in Victoria?
Last Saturday in November
Name every constitutional section that upholds EVERY check on parliament's law-making (lol)
7, 24, 1, 61, 71, 51 (xxxi), 80, 92, 116, 117
Which AFL team won the 1997 premiership?
Adelaide Crows