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Five things to know about the Australian Constitution /

In this excellent new book, Helen Irving delves into the mystery that is the Australian constitution by discussing the major national debates of recent years. Many people want to understand and take part in the debate about constitutional issues but they face a significant hurdle: the constitution i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Irving, Helen
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©2004.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • The constitution does not mean what it says : does the Governor-General really command Australia's troops?
  • The constitution does not say what it means : why does Australia have a prime minister?
  • The constitution says some things without actually saying them : how is free speech protected in Australia?
  • The constitution fails to say things that might be important : who is in charge in a national emergency?
  • The constitution says things that contradict each other : can the government govern without the senate?