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Question 1

Three step process of a referendum

Answer 1

Proposed change needs to be approved as a bill by the federal government

It is sent to the Governor General in order for a writ to be issued so a referendum can occur

All eligible voters must vote. And a double majority must occur

Question 2

Everything you know about the senate

Answer 2

Also know as upper house, the states house, red chamber

76 senators 12 from each state 2 from each territory

Shaped like a horseshoe

The senate acts house of review for any proposed laws, giving a second opinion and making changes after it has passed the House of Representatives

Coloured red

Question 3

Everything you know about the house of representives

Answer 3

Also known as the lower house or the peoples house

Represents the Australian people

150 members are elected to the House of Representatives

Prime minister must come from this house

Most important role is forming government after an election

Coloured green

Shaped like a horseshoe

Question 4

Referendum

Answer 4

The constitution can only be changed by a referendum

The constitution can only be changed following a certain amount of votes

A double majority is needed

The total yes vote has to be 50% and 1. And 4 out of the 6 states have to have a majority saying yes

Question 5

Successful Referendums

Answer 5

Aboriginal people received the right to vote

Question 6

Unsuccessful referendums

Answer 6

Australian becoming a republic

Question 7

Plebiscites

Answer 7

Referendums aren’t only held to change the constitution. This is known as a plebiscite

They are used to test public opinions on government ideas or actions

They don’t have legal force unlike referendums.

Example: choosing the national anthem or daylight savings

Question 8

Separation of powers

Answer 8

We have the separation of the powers to make it fair and so others can keep a check on each other and make sure everyone is being honest

Parliament: makes and amends laws
Executive: puts the laws into action
Judiciary: makes judgements about the law

Question 9

Division of powers

Answer 9

Federal state and local

The division is set out because there are so many responsibilities and things to take care of not just one person can do it so i is shared between a few people

Question 10

Constitution

Answer 10

The constitution is a written document that contains all the rules and laws Australia is run by

Example: chapter 8 section 128is about changing the constitution

Advantages: prevents arguments and disagreements because everything is written down. It is clear

Disadvantages: has to be changed as time goes by