Before 1901, each colony

The Constitution is the foundation of Australian government and law. Written in 1901, it sets out how power is divided, what rights citizens have, and how the government must operate. Many test questions relate directly to constitutional principles.

Think about the constitutional principle at the heart of this question. Many government and law questions can be answered by understanding the fundamental rules set out in the Australian Constitution. This question is at a moderate difficulty level, similar to what you can expect on the actual citizenship test. Understanding the reasoning behind the answer is key.

Study the concept of "the rule of law" as it applies to government. In Australia, even the government must follow the law. No person, including the Prime Minister, is above the legal system. Explore more Government & Law practice questions to strengthen your preparation, or try a full practice test to simulate the real exam experience.