What does a 'double majority' in a referendum mean?
- A majority of members in both houses of the Parliament
- A majority of judges and a majority of federal ministers
- A majority of voters in two referendums held in a row
- A majority of voters nationally and in a majority of states ✓
Why this is the answer
Two separate majorities are needed: most states must vote yes, and most voters across the country must vote yes.
This question is from: The Australian Constitution
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- The Australian Constitution was originally passed as part of what?
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