What happened to the Australian colonies when the Constitution came into effect?
- They each elected their own High Court
- They were returned to direct British rule
- They became one independent nation ✓
- They kept their own separate constitutions only
Why this is the answer
Once the Constitution started, the separate colonies became a single independent country.
This question is from: The Australian Constitution
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