Politics and Law ATAR: Sections of the Constitution

Important sections of the Australian Constitution.

51

outlines the 40 heads of power and legislative powers of parliament.

53

appropriation bills (money bills) can only be made in HOR

72

judges appointment, tenure and remuneration. judges cannot be removed by GG unless voted by both houses.

7

1. senators shall be chosen directly by the people of their state

2. 6 senators from each original state

3. senators serve for 6 years

24

1. HOR will be chosen by people of Commonwealth

2. Number of representatives will be twice that of the Senate

3. At least 5 members from each state

57

Double Dissolution Bill: if the HOR passes a bill and Senate fails to pass it as well, in an interval of 3 months, if the same bill is passed and Senate rejects it again, the GG may dissolve the HOR and Senate simultaneously

128

defines the power of the Australian people to alter the constitution through referendum. the change to the constitution must first be introduced to parliament.

109

when a state law is inconsistent with a federal one, federal shall prevail

71

the judiciary power of the Commonwealth shall be vested in the High Court of Australia and other courts that parliaments creates

64

all ministers must be members of the parliament / drawn from the legislature

51xxi

Gives the Australian Parliament the power to make laws about marriage.

51xxix

Grants the federal government power to make laws related to Australia’s external affairs, including international treaties and relations with foreign countries.