Commonwealth Constitution Flashcards
1
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1
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Legislative power
Legislative power vested in The Parliament - Queen, Senate and House of Representatives.
2
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2
A
Governor-General
Appointed by Queen and serves at Queen’s pleasure.
3
Q
7
A
The Senate
6 senators for each Original State. Equal representation. 6 year terms.
4
Q
15
A
Casual vacancies
5
Q
17
A
Election of President
6
Q
24
A
House of Representatives
2x number of senators
7
Q
28
A
Duration of House of Representatives
8
Q
44
A
Disqualification
9
Q
51
A
Legislative powers of the Parliament
Concurrent powers
10
Q
51 (ii)
A
Taxation
11
Q
51 (ix)
A
Quarantine
12
Q
51 (xx)
A
Corporations
13
Q
51 (xxvi)
A
Race power
14
Q
51 (xxix)
A
External affairs
15
Q
51 (xxxvii)
A
Referral of powers
16
Q
52
A
Exclusive powers of the Parliament
