Reasons Affecting Success Of A Referendum: Double Majority Flashcards
What does the strict requirement of double majority mean?
Not an easy task fi amend the constitution to reflect the will of the voters
What part of double majority is most difficult
Receiving a majority of yes votes from a majority of voters in a majority of states
How many referendum proposals have received the support of a majority Australian voters overall
13/44
Out of the 13 referendum proposals accepted by a majority of Australians, how many did not satisfy the majority of states?
5
What was the 1937 referendum about
To change the constitution in respect with air craft and air navigation
What did the 1937 referendum wish to remove
Restraints imposed on commonwealth by S92
Why wasn’t the 1937 referendum successful?
As it received a yes vote from a majority of Australians but it didn’t receive a yes vote from a majority of voters in a majority of states
What percent of Australians voted yes to the 1937 referendum
54%
What two states voted yes to the 1937 referendum
Victoria and Queensland
