Australias Constitution Flashcards
1
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What is Australia’s constitution
A
itdefines the systems and rules for the government.
2
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How is the Constitution change and how do referendums work
A
If a referendum is approved by a double majority, the change is made to the Constitution. If the double majority is not reached, the referendum has not passed,
3
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What is the purpose of a constitution?
A
the Constitution establishes the form of the federal government (that is, the Commonwealth, national or central government) and sets out the basis for relations between the Commonwealth and the states.