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What is the Australian Constitution?
- An agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom
- A list of rights guaranteed to all Australians
- The document that established the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 and sets out the rules for how Australia is governed
Why this is the correct answer
The Australian Constitution is the foundational legal document that created the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901. It sets out the structure and powers of the federal government, including Parliament, the executive and the judiciary. It can only be changed through a referendum with a double majority.