The Australian Constitution is the supreme law of the nation and cannot be changed by the Parliament alone. When a proposal to change the Constitution is made, it must be put to a vote of the people in a referendum. According to Australian law, who is required to vote in a referendum?
- All eligible Australian citizens on the electoral rollAnswer
- BOnly the members of the Federal and State Parliaments
- COnly citizens who volunteer to participate in the vote
Answer
All eligible Australian citizens on the electoral roll must vote in a referendum.
The correct answer is correct because the Australian Constitution can only be changed if the people approve the change through a referendum, and participation in this vote is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens on the electoral roll.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Compulsory voting in referendums
Hints
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Think about whether voting in Australian federal elections is optional or mandatory.
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The Constitution is the highest law, so the decision to change it involves the entire voting population, not just politicians.
Practice More
Review the 'double majority' requirement to understand how those votes are counted to pass a referendum.
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