Which of the Following Statements Concerning the High Court of Australia

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the High Court of Australia is not correct?

• A)It consists of 7 Justices appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• B)It sits as a single Justice to hear disputes about Federal law.
• C)It sits as a panel of 5 to 7 Justices to hear disputes relating to the interpretation of the Australian Constitution.
• D)It does not exercise appellate jurisdiction.

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