Division Of Powers Flashcards
1
Q
What areas can the commonwealth make laws abou
A
Only those listed in section 51 of the constitution
These are known as specific powers
Printing of money, immigration, taxes
2
Q
What are the powers not listed in section 51
A
Residual powers and they belong to the states
Traffic laws, abortion laws
3
Q
What power do both the state and the commonwealth have
A
Concurrent powers
4
Q
What happens if the concurrent powers conflict
A
This is a constitutional dispute and under section 109 the commonwealth law overrides that of state
