the constitution

Question 1

what is the constitution

Answer 1

set of rules governing the commonwealth of australia, and the parliaments. it includes the power of all parliaments and the powers of judiciaries, external affair powers and rights

Question 2

two types of rights in the constitution

Answer 2

there are express and implied rights

Question 3

who interprets the constitution and what can change the constitution

Answer 3

the high court interprets the constitution and it can be changed by a referendum. the high court can not change the constitution.

Question 4

an example of the constitution being interpreted by the high court

Answer 4

Roach v Electoral commissioner. defender challenged the right to vote because prisoners were denied the right. the high court interpreted section 41 - the right to vote, according to the constitution, everyone has the right to vote, including prisoners