Since Federation, Very Few Proposed Amendments to the Australia Constitution

question 26

Multiple Choice

Since Federation, very few proposed amendments to the Australia Constitution have been successfully passed. This is because of the requirement that:

• A) The proposed amendments must be approved by a majority of voters in a majority of States.
• B) The proposed amendments must be passed by a majority of voters or a majority of States.
• C) The approval of the Governor-General on behalf of the Queen is required.
• D) The proposed amendments must be passed by an absolute majority of all elected members in both Houses of Parliament.

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