Unit 3 VCE Legal Studies – the Constitution and the protection of rights
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A bill of rights which does not allow the courts to declare legislation invalid
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A human right expressly protected in the Constitution – freedom of religion
Section
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A right that exits because courts have interpreted that it is implied or inferred in the wording of the Constitution
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A human right expressly protected in Constitution – trial by jury (Cwlth cases)
Section
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USA Bill of Rights – what is the second amendment?
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The House of Representatives will be chosen ‘by the people’
Section
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Which High Court case established a limited right to vote for prisoners?
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In what year was a referendum passed that Cwlth judges retire at 70?
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Legislation can be declared invalid by courts if it contravenes a bill of rights
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Restriction on the states – only the Cwlth can impose customs/excise duties
Section
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Human right expressly protected in Const – just compensation for acquired property
Section
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Restriction on states – state legislation invalid where inconsistent with Cwlth
Section
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Simultaneous elections fiasco – 62.2% of all votes, only 3/6 states, so failed
Which year?
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Human right expressly protected in Const – freedom of movement between states
Section
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The wording of the Constitution can only be amended with vote at referendum
Section
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Courts ‘read, interpret and apply’ words found in legislation. This is known as
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In which year did the referendum to outlaw communism