10 law-making powers

Question 1

Australian Constitution

Answer 1

a set of rules and principles that guide the way Australia is governed. The Australian Constitution is set out in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act

Question 2

features of the Australian Constitution

Answer 2

• establishes Cth Parliament & outlines its structure
• establishes the High Court of Australia & gives it powers to interpret the Constitution
• sets out matters relating to the states
• establishes law-making powers held by Cth Parliament
• provides a way to change the wording of the Australian Constitution (referendum)

Question 3

The Commonwealth Parliament (consists of, 2 key roles)

Answer 3

• King (rep by Governor-General of Australia)
• Senate (upper house)
• House of Representatives (lower house)

1. make laws
2. represent the people of Australia

Question 4

The House of Representatives

Answer 4

• ‘the people’s house’
• the party that holds the majority of seats in this house form the Australian Government and their leader becomes the PM
• 151 members
• each member represents an electorate and holds their position for 3 yrs

Question 5

role of the House of Re