Referendums and Their process

Question 1

what is a referendum and who needs to approve for the constitution to change.

Answer 1

A referendum is the officials legal way to change the constitution.
changes to the Constitution must be approved directly by the citizens.

Question 2

Define the term ‘double majority’

Answer 2

A Referendum “passes” or is approved if a majority of voters nationally AND in the majority of states agree.
HALF of registered voters nationally AND Over HALF of Registered voters in FOUR out of SIX states for the Referendum to “pass”.

Question 3

Define the term ‘royal assent’.

Answer 3

Once the bill is accepted through a double majority, it is given final approval by the Governor-General on behalf of the King.

Question 4

Why do we need a double majority

Answer 4

Equality
Balances
Democracy
Stability