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Quiz Time. Thursday 11 April 2013. In the Cwlth Parliament, the role of the States’ House is performed by the: House of Representatives Senate Legislative Assembly House of Lords. Question 1.

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  1. Quiz Time Thursday 11 April 2013

  2. In the Cwlth Parliament, the role of the States’ House is performed by the: • House of Representatives • Senate • Legislative Assembly • House of Lords. Question 1

  3. Which of the following sections of the Constitution specifically provides for equal representation for the states in the Senate? • Section 128 • Section 12 • Section 7 • Section 109 Question 2

  4. The term ultra vires is usually applied where: • Parliament has acted outside of its law-making authority • A court has issued a judgment that has been overturned on appeal • A local council has made legislation • The Prime Minister has acted improperly and has been asked to resign Question 3

  5. Which of the following statements best describes the decision in the Dams case? • The Cwlth Parliament is allowed to outlaw any dams in Tasmania • State parliaments need to consult with the Cwlth before building a dam • The CwlthParlt can legislate on any matter that is contained in a treaty • Treaties give the State Parliaments the right to build a dam. Question 4

  6. The impact of the High Court decision in the Brislancase can be seen in: • Cwlth laws to prevent the destruction of rainforests in Queensland • The Cwlth’s legislative control of television and wireless Internet • The delivery of ‘tied grants’ to the states by the Cwlth • The outlawing of homosexuality in Tasmania. Question 5

  7. Which of the following referendum issues failed to pass in 1951? • Retirement of judges at age 70 (Federal) • Communism and national security • Maximum terms for parliaments be set at 4 years • Establishment of a republic Question 6

  8. The lower house of the Victorian Parliament is the: • Legislative Assembly • Legislative Council • House of Lords • Senate Question 7

  9. The ultimate court of appeal in the Victorian hierarchy is the: • High Court • Court of Appeal • Supreme Court • Federal Court Question 8

  10. Which of the following is an exclusive power of the Commonwealth? • Taxation • Education • Coining of money • Marriage Question 9

  11. Which of the following is not a residual power? • Medical trespass • Surrogacy and IVF • The imposition of customs and excise duties • Road laws Question 10

  12. Which section of the Constitution says that people cannot suffer discrimination due to their state of residence? • Section 117 • Section 96 • Section 116 • Section 98 Question 11

  13. What is the policy-making body of government? • Parliament • Cabinet • Governor • Legislature Question 12

  14. What section of the Constitution was interpreted in the Franklin Dam case? • Section 116 • Section 51 (xxix) • Section 90 • Section 115 Question 13

  15. Which of the following is a formal law reform body? • The High Court • The Catholic Church • The Law Reform Commission of Victoria • The Wilderness Society Question 14

  16. Which section of the Constitution provides where the Cwlth acquires property, it must be done ‘on just terms’? • Section 51 (xxix) • Section 51 (x) • Section 99 • Section 51 (xxxi) Question 15

  17. Which section of the Constitution establishes defence as an exclusive power? • Section 92 • Section 90 • Section 115 • Section 114 Question 16

  18. Who is the Queen’s representative in the Commonwealth Parliament? • Governor • Prime Minister • Governor-General • Attorney-General Question 17

  19. Which section of the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion? • Section 109 • Section 116 • Section 51 (xxix) • Section 114 Question 18

  20. Which law ensures Cwlth dominance in the event of legal conflict with states? • Section 109 of the Australian Constitution • Section 116 of the Australian Constitution • Section 51 (xxix) of the Australian Constitution • Section 114 of the Australian Constitution Question 19

  21. Which of the following statements is correct? • Voting in open federal elections is an express right in the Constitution. • Section 7 guarantees the right to vote in Senate elections • Section 24 states that the House of Reps will be ‘chosen by the people’ • Section 26 sets the maximum term of federal governments at 3 years. Question 20

  22. Which court has the authority to decide matters ‘arising under any treaty’? • The High Court according to section 1 of the Constitution • The Supreme Courts under powers delegated by the Commonwealth • The High Court according to section 75 of the Constitution • The Federal Court, as assigned in 1975 when it was established. Question 21

  23. Which section of the Constitution allows for free trade between the states? • Section 92 • Section 99 • Section 115 Question 22

  24. Which section of the Constitution allows for the referral of powers: • Section 51 (xxix) • Section 51 (xxxi) • Section 51 (xxxvii) • Section 109 Question 23

  25. In which year was a referendum passed allowing the Cwlth to control states’ debts? • 1967 • 1458 • 1910 • 1946 Question 24

  26. The Human Rights (Sexual Conduct) Act 1994 (Cwlth) is based on which treaty/convention: • World Heritage • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights • The Rights of Indigenous Peoples • The Sex Discrimination Treaty Question 25

  27. Which of the following is NOT a restriction on the Cwlth? • Section 128 • Section 116 • Section 109 • Sections 106 and 107 Question 26

  28. Which of the following powers are held by the states? • Specific + Exclusive • Concurrent + Exclusive • Residual + Concurrent • Specific + Residual Question 27

  29. Which section of the Constitution was interpreted in the Roads case (1926)? • Section 92 • Section 96 • Section 117 • Section 51 Question 28

  30. Which of the following has NOT been referred to the Cwlth by the states? • De facto relationships (children) • Terrorism • Consumer credit • Asylum seekers Question 29

  31. Where is the United Nations headquarters: • New York • Washington • East Bentleigh • Turkey Question 30

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