ACL Sections

Question 1

Chapter I: The Parliament

Answer 1

Establishes the Federal Parliament and its structure.

Question 2

Section 1

Answer 2

Establishes the Parliament, comprising the Queen, Senate, and House of Representatives.

Question 3

Section 7

Answer 3

Defines the Senate’s composition, ensuring equal representation for states.

Question 4

Section 24

Answer 4

Mandates the House of Representatives be directly elected by the people.

Question 5

Section 51

Answer 5

Lists the legislative powers of Parliament, including trade, taxation, and marriage.

Question 6

Section 52

Answer 6

Specifies the Parliament’s exclusive powers, such as governing federal territories.

Question 7

Chapter II: The Executive Government

Answer 7

Defines the roles and powers of the executive branch.

Question 8

Section 61

Answer 8

Vests executive power in the Queen, exercised by the Governor-General as her representative.

Question 9

Section 62

Answer 9

Establishes the Federal Executive Council to advise the Governor-General.

Question 10

Section 64

Answer 10

Allows the Governor-General to appoint and dismiss Ministers of State.

Question 11

Chapter III: The Judicature

Answer 11

Establishes the judicial branch, including the High Court.

Question 12

Section 71

Answer 12

Creates the High Court and other federal courts, vesting judicial power in them.

Question 13

Section 73

Answer 13

Grants appellate jurisdiction to the High Court over federal and state courts.

Question 14

Section 75

Answer 14

Lists matters where the High Court has original jurisdiction, such as disputes involving treaties.

Question 15

Section 76

Answer 15

Allows Parliament to extend the High Court’s jurisdiction.

Question 16

Chapter IV: Finance and Trade

Answer 16

Regulates financial and trade relationships between the Commonwealth and states.

Question 17

Section 90

Answer 17

Grants the Commonwealth exclusive power over customs, excise, and tariffs.

Question 18

Section 92

Answer 18

Guarantees free trade and commerce between states.

Question 19

Section 96

Answer 19

Permits the Commonwealth to grant financial assistance to states on terms it sets.

Question 20

Chapter V: The States

Answer 20

Outlines the relationship between the Commonwealth and the states.

Question 21

Section 106

Answer 21

Preserves state constitutions under the Commonwealth.

Question 22

Section 109

Answer 22

Resolves inconsistencies between federal and state laws in favor of federal law.

Question 23

Chapter VI: New States

Answer 23

Deals with the admission or creation of new states in Australia.

Question 24

Section 122

Answer 24

Allows the Commonwealth to govern territories.

Question 25

Chapter VII: Miscellaneous

Answer 25

Contains various provisions, including matters relating to the seat of government.

Question 26

Section 125

Answer 26

Specifies the location and requirements for the seat of government (Canberra).

Question 27

Chapter VIII: Alteration of the Constitution

Answer 27

Outlines the process for constitutional amendments.

Question 28

Section 128

Answer 28

Establishes the referendum process for altering the Constitution.