Federation Flashcards
1
Q
When was Australia made of separate colonies?
A
1900
2
Q
How many colonies was it?
A
6 British colonies
3
Q
When did the colonies become states?
A
1901
3
Q
What is federation?
A
A group of states with a centralized government but internal independence
4
Q
When was the constitution drafted?
A
1891
5
Q
Who didn’t benefit from the constitution?
A
Aboriginals and Torres State Islanders
6
Q
What is the purpose of the Australian Constitution?
A
To improve travel between different places, and protection
7
Q
Who had to approve the Constitution?
A
British Parliament
8
Q
What is the difference between the Australian Constitution and the American one?
A
Australia is a Parliament while America is a congress
