Sections of Constitution

Section 51 of the Australian Constitution lists the powers of __.

the Commonwealth law-making.

Residual powers are exercised by the __.

states.

Section 109 states that if a state law conflicts with a Commonwealth law, the __ law will be followed.

Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth has gradually gained more __ power at the expense of the states since federation in 1901.

legislative.

Section 51 grants the power to make laws regarding __ and commerce with other countries.

trade.

According to Section 109, the state law is __ to the extent of the inconsistency with Commonwealth law.

invalid.

Powers not specified in Section 51 are known as __ powers.

residual.

Commonwealth powers include matters such as __, taxation, and immigration.

marriage.

Section 51 includes the provision for __, coinage, and legal tender.

currency.

One aspect covered by Section 51 is the naval and __ defence of the Commonwealth.

military.