What must happen for the Constitution to be changed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A referendum must pass with a majority of all voters and a majority of voters in at least four of the six states
- Step 1: Section 128 sets out the process, which is a referendum with a double majority. Answer: A double-majority referendum. Why not the others: A vote of Parliament alone cannot change the text, and neither the PM nor the Court can do it alone.
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