If a referendum is called to propose a change to the Australian Constitution, what is the legal obligation for Australian citizens aged 18 and over who are on the electoral roll?
- They are required by law to vote in the referendum.Cevap
- BVoting is optional because referendums are different from general elections.
- COnly citizens who have lived in Australia for more than 10 years are required to vote.
Cevap
They are required by law to vote in the referendum.
The correct answer is that enrolled citizens are required by law to vote. In Australia, the democratic system relies on compulsory participation. This means that for every federal election and every referendum (a vote to change the Constitution), all citizens aged 18 or over who are on the electoral roll must cast a vote.
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Compulsory Voting in Referendums
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Think about whether voting in a normal Australian federal election is optional or compulsory.
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Referendums are the way Australians change their Constitution. The law treats these votes with the same importance as general elections.
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Review the 'Double Majority' rule to understand how these compulsory votes are counted to change the Constitution.
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