QUESTION 1 Which one of the following best describes the way in which law is made in Queensland? a. Laws are passed by a majority vote in only the Queensland Lower House, given Royal Assent by the Governor of Queensland and then put to a referendum. b. Laws are passed by a majority vote in the Queensland Parliament and given Royal Assent by the Governor of Queensland. C. Laws are passed by a majority vote in the Queensland Parliament. d. Laws are passed by a majority vote in the Queensland Legislative Assembly and by a majority vote in the Queensland Legislative Council and given Royal Assent by the Governor-General. Laws are passed by a majority vote in the Queensland Legislative Assembly and by a majority vote in the Queensland Legislative Council and given Royal Assent by the Governor of Queensland. QUESTION 2 The Queensland Parliament passes a piece of legislation that sets harsher penalties for persons who steal, or attempt to steal goods from shops. It is called the Shoplifting Amendment Act 2022 (Qld). One month later, the Commonwealth Parliament passes legislation reducing penalties for persons who steal, or attempt to steal goods from shops. It is called the Petty Theft Act 2022 (Cth). The two pieces of legislation are contradictory. Which of the following is correct? a. Only the Commonwealth Parliament can pass this legislation as an Exclusive power under section 51 of the Constitution. b. Both the Commonwealth Parliament and the Queensland Parliament can pass these pieces of legislation as Concurrent powers under the Constitution. Section 109 will then be applied to determine that the Commonwealth legislation will prevail, to the extent of the inconsistency. c. Only the Commonwealth Parliament can pass this legislation, based on section 109 of the Constitution. d. Only the Queensland Parliament can pass this legislation, based on section 109 of the Constitution. e. Only the Queensland Parliament can pass this legislation as a Residual power under the Constitution.