U3O2 The Constitution
from Legal Studies Podcasts Hosted by Mae Louise McGuinness
Australia is a constitutional monarchy. A constitution is a set of rules setting out the nature, functions and limits of government. The role of the Constitution is to determine the powers and duties of the government. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 (UK) (the Constitution) is the most important legal and political document affecting the lives of Australians. It is referred to as the Commonwealth Constitution. Its role is to facilitate the division of law making powers, provide a legal framework for the creation of the Commonwealth Parliament and outline the structure of the Commonwealth Parliament, provide for direct election of the members of the House of Representatives and the Senate and give the the High Court the power to interpret the Constitution.
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