The Australian Constitution is the supreme law of the country and can only be changed through a special process called a referendum. Which of the following statements correctly describes the legal requirements for a referendum in Australia?
- Voting is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens, and the change must be approved by a 'double majority' of voters.Cevap
- BThe change only requires a simple majority of the total national vote to be successful and become law.
- CVoting is optional for all citizens, and the final decision is made by the Governor-General after the results are counted.
Cevap
Voting is compulsory for all eligible Australian citizens, and the change must be approved by a 'double majority' of voters.
The correct answer is correct because it identifies both the compulsory nature of the vote for eligible citizens and the 'double majority' requirement (national majority plus a majority in at least four states) that is necessary to change the Constitution.
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Anahtar Kavram
The referendum process is the only way to change the Australian Constitution, requiring compulsory participation and a double majority.
İpuçları
1
Think about whether voting in Australia is generally a choice or a requirement for citizens.
2
Recall that for the Constitution to change, the result must be fair to both the total population and the different states.
3
The term 'double majority' refers to two different types of majorities that must be reached at the same time.
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the specific '4 out of 6 states' rule to understand how the double majority protects smaller states.
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