QCAA Legal Studies Practice Questions - QCAA Legal Studies External Assessment (Queensland) Exam - QCAA Legal Studies Practice Questions - QCAA Legal Studies External Assessment (Queensland) Exam

Question 1

Which branch of government in Australia is responsible for creating statute law through the passage of bills?

The Executive (Cabinet and Public Service) The Legislature (Parliament) The Judiciary (Court System) The Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Correct Answer:

The Legislature (Parliament)

Question 2

In the Australian Constitution, powers specifically listed under Section 51 that both the Commonwealth and State parliaments can legislate upon are known as:

Exclusive powers Concurrent powers Residual powers Executive powers

Correct Answer:

Concurrent powers

Question 3

What is the legal effect of Section 109 of the Australian Constitution when a State law conflicts with a validly enacted Commonwealth law?

The State law invalidates the Commonwealth law Both laws are referred to the Governor-General for mediation The State law remains fully enforceable within that State's borders The Commonwealth law prevails, and the State law is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency

Correct Answer:

The Commonwealth law prevails, and the State law is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency

Question 4

To successfully amend the wording of the Australian Constitution under Section 128, a referendum proposal must achieve a 'double majority'. What does this require?

A majority of voters nationwide AND a majority of voters in a majority of states (at least 4 out of 6 states) A majority of voters nationwide AND a majority of voters in ALL six states A majority of members in the House of Representatives AND a majority in the Senate A majority of state premiers AND approval by the High Court of Australia

Correct Answer:

A majority of voters nationwide AND a majority of voters in a majority of states (at least 4 out of 6 states)

Question 5

What is the primary function of the Queensland Law Reform Commission (QLRC)?

To conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Crown To hear civil appeals from the District Court of Queensland To independently review Queensland laws and make recommendations for legislative reform to the Attorney-General To pass emergency regulations when Parliament is in recess

Correct Answer:

To independently review Queensland laws and make recommendations for legislative reform to the Attorney-General

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