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Difficulty: EasyCreation and Federation (1901)

On 1 January 1901, the six separate British colonies in Australia officially united to form a single nation called the Commonwealth of Australia. Which important document came into effect on this date to set out the rules for how the new nation would be governed?

  1. The Australian ConstitutionAnswer
  2. B
    The Magna Carta
  3. C
    The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Australian Constitution
The Australian Constitution is the supreme law that came into effect on 1 January 1901, establishing the Commonwealth of Australia and defining the rules for its government.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event described
The event is Federation, which occurred on 1 January 1901.
The date and the union of six colonies are the defining features of Federation.
2
Determine the legal outcome of this event
A national set of rules was required to manage the new Commonwealth.
Federation joined separate colonies into one nation, necessitating a shared governing document.
3
Match the requirement to the correct document
The Australian Constitution is the document that established the new national government.
It defines the powers of the federal government and its relationship with the states.

Key Concept

The Australian Constitution as the legal foundation of Federation.

Hints

1
Think about the document that contains the fundamental rules for the entire nation.
2
The name of this document shares a name with the legal framework of many modern democratic nations.

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Review how the Constitution can be changed through a referendum.
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