Australia federation Flashcards
1
Q
when was Australia federated
A
first of january 1901
2
Q
who is the father of Australia’s federation
A
sir henry parks
3
Q
who was the first president of Australia
A
Edmund barton
4
Q
what is a constitution?
A
a set of rules and laws that the country should be governed by. it explains how the government works, what rights prople have and how decisions are made
5
Q
what is an oration
A
a formal speech given at a ceremony
6
Q
what is a conference/convention?
A
a large meeting with important people such as political leaders
7
Q
what is a Referendum?
A
a referendum is a single vote election, the people vote Yes or No
