About this Study Set
This study set covers Constitutional Law through
18 practice questions.
A fundamental look at the Australian Constitution, its origins, and the structure of government for younger students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Introduction to Australian Constitutional Law study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
In what year did the Australian Constitution officially come into effect?
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A
1788
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B
1901
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C
1945
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D
1999
2
Which document serves as the supreme law of Australia?
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A
The Bill of Rights
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B
The Magna Carta
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C
The Australian Constitution
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D
The Declaration of Independence
3
Who is the formal head of state of Australia according to the Constitution?
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A
The Prime Minister
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B
The Governor-General
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C
The Monarch of the United Kingdom
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D
The Chief Justice
4
What is the name of the meeting of representatives that wrote the Australian Constitution?
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A
The Constitutional Conventions
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B
The Royal Commission
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C
The High Court
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D
The Senate Inquiry
5
The Australian Constitution divides the federal government into how many main branches?
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A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Four
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D
Five
6
Which branch of government is responsible for making laws in Australia?
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A
The Parliament
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B
The High Court
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C
The Police Force
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D
The Local Council
7
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the law?
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A
The Executive
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B
The Legislature
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C
The Judiciary
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D
The Cabinet
8
The Australian Parliament is bicameral, which means it has how many houses?
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A
One
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B
Two
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C
Three
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D
Four
9
What are the two houses of the Australian Federal Parliament?
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A
The Senate and the House of Representatives
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B
The High Court and the Supreme Court
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C
The President and the Vice President
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D
The King and the Prime Minister
10
Which house of Parliament is known as the 'People's House' because members are elected to represent specific electorates?
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A
The Senate
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B
The House of Representatives
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C
The High Court
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D
The Executive Council
11
How are changes to the Australian Constitution officially made?
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A
By a vote of the Prime Minister
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B
By a royal decree
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C
By a public referendum
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D
By a decision of the police
12
What is the minimum number of states required to vote 'yes' for a referendum to succeed, in addition to a majority of total voters?
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A
A majority of states
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B
All states
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C
One state
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D
Three states
13
Which section of the Constitution gives the High Court the power to decide if laws are valid?
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A
Section 1
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B
Section 71
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C
Section 128
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D
Section 51
14
The Australian Constitution lists specific powers for the federal government in which section?
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A
Section 51
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B
Section 10
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C
Section 20
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D
Section 100
15
What is the title of the person who represents the Monarch in Australia?
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A
The Prime Minister
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B
The Chief Justice
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C
The Governor-General
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D
The Speaker
16
What type of system is Australia's government based on, inherited from the United Kingdom?
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A
Absolute Monarchy
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B
Totalitarianism
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C
Constitutional Monarchy
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D
Military Dictatorship
17
According to the Constitution, which level of government has the power to make laws regarding 'trade and commerce with other countries'?
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A
Local government
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B
State government
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C
Federal government
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D
Community groups
18
The Australian Constitution was approved by the British Parliament through which historical act?
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A
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900
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B
The Magna Carta Act
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C
The Australian Freedom Act
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D
The Federation Statute
