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The Constitution is Australia's highest law. How can it be changed?
- aParliament passes the proposed change, then the voters approve it at a referendumCorrect answer
- bBoth houses of Parliament pass it, and no vote of the people is needed
- cThe High Court approves the change in one of its rulings
- dThe Prime Minister and the state Premiers agree to it
Why?
The Constitution is the highest law, so Parliament cannot change it alone. A proposed change is first passed by Parliament and then must be approved by the voters at a referendum.
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