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First Principles of Business Law |
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| 4. Constitutional law in Australia |
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4.3. Commonwealth and state constitutions |
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Where do the Commonwealth and state constitutions come from, and by what authority do they exist? Read the statements below and select the statement you think is correct. |
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(a) The constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia is contained in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, a law enacted by the federal parliament of Australia. By contrast, the state governments have constitutions enacted by the parliament of the United Kingdom. (b) The constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia is contained in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, a law enacted by the parliament of the United Kingdom. By contrast, the state governments have enacted their own constitutions. |
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