Origins and key features of the Australian Constitution: division of powers and constitutional monarchy

What this note covers

1. Federation and the origins of the Constitution
2. Constitutional monarchy: the Crown, the Governor-General and responsible government
3. Division of powers between the Commonwealth and the states
4. The High Court as constitutional umpire
5. Changing the Constitution: section 128 and the double majority
6. Strengths, weaknesses and the case for reform
7. How this topic is examined and what separates a top response

7 sections · 12 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes