Sections of the constitution

syllabus mentioned

s1

legislative power vested in federal parliament, which consists of King, Senate and HOR.

s2

GG appointed by the King.

7

senate composed of senators for each state and are chosen directly by the people. 76 seats

s24

HOR consists of at least double the seats, 150 seats, and is proportionate to the people of Australia.

s28

HOR meets for 3 years following the first meeting. Unless dissolved by GG

51

Outlines matters that may be legislated by the parliament for the peace and good government.

s51 (ii)

taxation

s51 (xx)

corporation powers

s51 (xxix)

external affairs powers

s51 (xxxvii)

referral of powers. Commonwealth can make laws on matters referred to by State.

s51 (xxvi)

Race power. Used to exclude indigenous Australians but 1967 referendum changed this.

s52

exclusive legislative powers on certain matters.

s53

Money bills can not originate in the senate.

s57

If there is disagreement between both houses, GG can perform double dissolution.

s58

royal assent to bills.

s61

Executive power vested in King exercisable by the Governor General.

s62

Federal executive council, chosen by GG

s63

GG acts on FEC advice.

s64

GG appoints ministers of state

s68

GG commander in chief of military and navy.

s71

Judicial power vested in the High Court of Australia.

s72

Judge appointment by GG, Tenure and renumeration.

s73

appellate jurisdiction

s75

original jurisdiction over

• when commonwealth is a party

• interstate affairs

• international affairs

• treaties

s76

additional original jurisdiction ex maritime, arising laws made by parliament

s81

consolidated revenue fund, money raised by executive goes towards commonwealth.

s87

10 years after commonwealth established, ¾ of customs and excise duties go back to states.

s90

Exclusive power of Parliament to make laws about

• seat of gov for commonwealth

• customs, duties, bounties excise

s92

free interstate trade and commerce. eg Clive palmer

s96

Commonwealth can give money to states but with certain conditions.

107

legislative residual powers of states

109

Commonwealth parliament > prevails over any state or former laws

s128

Referendum