Exclusive Powers Flashcards
1
Q
What is an exclusive power?
A
A power which can only be exercised by the Commonwealth parliament
2
Q
How are certain powers made exclusive?
A
By other sections of the constitution stating that the states cannot perform that power.
3
Q
Give an example on how a certain power is made exclusive?
A
S51(iii) gives power to the Commonwealth parliament to make laws regarding customs and S90 forbids this power from the states
4
Q
What does section 52 of the constitution contain
A
A small list of exclusive powers
