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Australian Constitutional Basics

Constitutional Law

Fundamental facts about the Australian Constitution and governance

Australia Civics Government

18 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 24, 2026

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1 What is the supreme law of Australia called?

A The Australian Constitution
B The Magna Carta
C The Bill of Rights
D The Statutes of Parliament

2 In what year did the Australian Constitution officially take effect?

A 1788
B 1890
C 1901
D 1950

3 Who is the formal head of state in Australia according to the Constitution?

A The Prime Minister
B The Monarch
C The Governor-General
D The Chief Justice

4 How many chapters are in the Australian Constitution?

A 5
B 8
C 10
D 12

5 Which section of the Australian Constitution outlines the powers of the Parliament?

A Section 51
B Section 1
C Section 128
D Section 10

6 What is the process for changing the Australian Constitution called?

A A debate
B An election
C A referendum
D A royal decree

7 Which body of government is responsible for making laws in Australia?

A The High Court
B The Federal Parliament
C The State Police
D The Local Council

8 Which group of people must vote 'Yes' for a constitutional change to succeed?

A The Prime Minister only
B A majority of voters in a majority of states
C The Supreme Court judges
D The state governors

9 What is the highest court in Australia established by the Constitution?

A The Family Court
B The Magistrates Court
C The High Court
D The District Court

10 Which document joined the six separate colonies into a single nation?

A The Constitution Act 1900
B The Treaty of Waitangi
C The Declaration of Independence
D The Bill of Federation

11 Who represents the Monarch in Australia?

A The Prime Minister
B The Governor-General
C The Opposition Leader
D The Speaker

12 What does Section 51 of the Constitution list?

A The salaries of politicians
B The heads of power of the Parliament
C The rules for voting
D The list of national holidays

13 Where is the original copy of the Australian Constitution kept?

A National Archives of Australia
B The Sydney Opera House
C The Prime Minister's home
D The High Court Library

14 Which house of the Australian Parliament is known as the 'People's House'?

A The Senate
B The House of Representatives
C The High Court
D The Privy Council

15 How are Senators chosen under the Constitution?

A By the Prime Minister
B Directly by the people of each state
C By appointment from the Monarch
D By the State Premiers

16 What is required to change the Australian Constitution?

A A simple majority vote in the House
B A double majority in a referendum
C Approval from the UN
D A signature from the President

17 Which chapter of the Constitution deals with the Judicature?

A Chapter I
B Chapter II
C Chapter III
D Chapter IV

18 The Australian Constitution is written in what language?

A Latin
B French
C English
D Greek

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