Impact Of A Succesful Referendum Flashcards
1
Q
What is the impact of a successful referendum?
A
The law making power of the state and commonwealth parliaments may be altered
2
Q
Name a time when a referendum didn’t alter the division of powers
A
1977 referendum
3
Q
What was the 1977 referendum
A
Provided for compulsory retirement age of 70 years for judges and had no impact on law making powers
4
Q
How many referendums have altered the division of law making powers between the states and the commonwealth parliaments
A
4
5
Q
What is significant about the 4 instances a referendum changed the division of powers
A
Commonwealth Parliament had gained more power to legislate in an area previously left with the states
