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[ "Barbados national football team is the national football team of Barbados .", "The Barbados national football team , nicknamed Bajan Pride , is the national association football team of Barbados and is controlled by the Barbados Football Association ." ]
[ "Wagner 's roles for bass-baritone include : the Dutchman in Der fliegende HollÃ nder , Wotan\\/Der Wanderer in the Ring Cycle and Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger von NÃ 1\\/4 rnberg .", "The term arose in the late 19th century to describe the particular type of voice required to sing three Wagnerian roles : the ...
[ "Wagner called these roles Hoher Bass ( `` high bass '' ) .", "Wagner labeled these roles as Hoher Bass ( `` high bass '' ) -- see fach for more details ." ]
[ "Since reunification , the German government has spent lots of money on rejoining the two halves of the city and bringing services and buildings in the former East Berlin up to the standard in West Berlin .", "Since reunification , the German government has spent vast amounts of money on reintegrating the two hal...
[ "From 13 August 1961 until 9 November 1989 it was separated from West Berlin by the Berlin Wall .", "From 13 August 1961 until 9 November 1989 East Berlin was separated from West Berlin by the Berlin Wall ." ]
[ "There are still differences between eastern and western Berlin .", "Despite this , there are still obvious differences between eastern and western Berlin ." ]
[ "Nevertheless , the three Western Allies eventually established embassies in East Berlin in the 1970s , although they never recognized it as East Germany 's capital .", "Nevertheless , the three Western Allies eventually established embassies in East Berlin in the 1970s , although they never recognized it as the ...
[ "The Western Allies ( the USA , Great Britain and France ) only recognized the power of the Soviet Union in East Berlin in accordance with the occupation status of Berlin as a whole .", "The Western Allies ( the USA , Britain and France ) never formally acknowledged the authority of the East German government to ...
[ "It was the Soviet sector of Berlin that was established in 1945 .", "It consisted of the Soviet sector of Berlin that was established in 1945 ." ]
[ "East Berlin used special designs on their pedestrian traffic lights , called `` AmpelmÃ nnchen '' .", "Still visible throughout former East Berlin are the characteristic `` AmpelmÃ nnchen '' on some pedestrian traffic lights ." ]
[ "The American , British and French sectors became West Berlin , a de facto part of West Germany .", "The American , British and French sectors became West Berlin , a part strongly associated with West Germany but a free city ." ]
[ "Although it was always legally a part of an occupied city , East Berlin was claimed as the capital of East Germany .", "Despite its status as part of an occupied city , East Berlin was claimed as the capital of East Germany , as the Soviets did not honor the distinction of a free city for their sector ." ]
[ "The East German government referred to East Berlin simply as `` Berlin '' or often '' `` Berlin , Hauptstadt der DDR '' ( Berlin , capital of the GDR ) .", "The East German government referred to East Berlin simply as `` Berlin '' or often `` Berlin , Hauptstadt der DDR '' ( Berlin , capital of the GDR ) ." ]
[ "On 3 October 1990 , West Germany and East Germany were united , and East Berlin ceased to exist .", "On 3 October 1990 , West and East Germany were reunited , thus formally ending the existence of East Berlin ." ]
[ "East Berlin was the name of the eastern part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990 .", "East Berlin was the name given to the eastern part of Berlin between 1949 and 1990 ." ]
[ "The three Western commandants regularly protested about the presence of the East German National People 's Army ( NPA ) in East Berlin .", "In fact , the three Western commandants regularly protested the presence of the East German National People 's Army ( NVA ) in East Berlin , particularly on the occasion of ...
[ "The Renaissance lute is also played today , in western countries , as well as a German lute that is played the same way as a guitar .", "Smith and others argue that the long-necked variety should not be called lute at all , since it existed for at least a millennium before the appearance of the short-necked inst...
[ "During the Renaissance , bigger lutes were designed .", "As a result , lutes are generally more expensive than mass-produced modern instruments such as the guitar , though not nearly as expensive as the violin . Unlike in the past there are many types of lutes encountered today : 5-course medieval lutes , renais...
[ "The Coast Miwok were a Native American tribe who lived in what is now Northern California .", "The Coast Miwok were the second largest group of Miwok Native American people ." ]
[ "Chendo ( born 12 October , 1961 ) is a former Spanish football player .", "Miguel PorlÃ n Noguera ( born 12 October 1961 ) , aka Chendo , is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a right defender ." ]
[ "Scottsburg is a city of Indiana in the United States .", "Scottsburg Fire Department has the youngest fire chief in the State of Indiana ." ]
[ "Although Federation made Australia independent of Britain , legally the Commonwealth was a creation of the British Imperial Parliament , through the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 ( Imp ) , which applied to Australia .", "Although Federation is often regarded as the moment of `` independence '' ...
[ "The draft of 1891 was given to colonial parliaments but was not supported by New South Wales . Without NSW , the other colonies were unwilling to continue .", "The draft of 1891 was submitted to colonial parliaments but lapsed in New South Wales , after which the other colonies were unwilling to proceed ." ]
[ "Even though the same person , Queen Elizabeth II , is the monarch of both countries , these are now separate countries .", "Even though the same person , Queen Elizabeth II , is the monarch of both countries , she acts in a distinct capacity as monarch of each ." ]
[ "The following is a list of changes that have been approved .", "The following is a list of amendments which have been approved ." ]
[ "Part III of Chapter 1 is about the House of Representatives .", "Part III deals with the House of Representatives ." ]
[ "It is made up of several documents .", "It consists of several documents ." ]
[ "The history of the Constitution of Australia began with moves towards federation in the 19th century . This led to the Australian colonies joining together to form the Commonwealth of Australian 1901 .", "The history of the Constitution of Australia began with moves towards federation in the 19th century , which...
[ "Chapter V sets out how what the States can do in a federal system .", "Chapter V contains provisions dealing with the States and their role under the federal system ." ]
[ "Opinion poll results said that the majority of Australians are in favor of some form of a republic .", "This was despite opinion poll results suggesting that the majority of Australians are in favor of some form of a republic ." ]
[ "The Constitution is now different from the original Act , as the Australian people can change the Constitution , by referendum . However , the original Act remains on the UK 's law book with a note saying , `` The Constitution is not necessarily in the form in which it is in force in Australia '' .", "For the Co...
[ "Section 127 first said that Aborigines can not be counted in any Commonwealth or State census .", "Section 127 previously provided that Aborigines can not be counted in any Commonwealth or State census ." ]
[ "This is called the ` Nexus ' . It designed to prevent swamping of the senate 's power in the case of a joint sitting ( see Section 57 below ) .", "This is the so-called ` Nexus ' , which is designed to prevent swamping of the senate 's power in the case of a joint sitting ( see Section 57 below ) ." ]
[ "This means that there is a universal franchise in principle , and limited the Federal Parliament 's legislative power to change it .", "This entailed the guarantee of a universal franchise in principle , and limited the Federal Parliament 's legislative power to modify that universal franchise ." ]
[ "This law stopped the British Parliament 's power to make laws over Australian states . It also stopped appeals from the Australian courts to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council .", "In addition to ending the British Parliament 's power to legislate over Australian states , the Australia Acts also cut the...
[ "The number of electorates in a State is to be based on its share of the national population .", "The number of electorates in a State is to be ( roughly ) proportional to its share of the national population ." ]
[ "Some people at the 1898 Constitutional Convention wanted a Bill of Rights like the United States Constitution , but the majority felt that the traditional rights and freedoms of British subjects were enough . These would be protected by the Parliamentary system and independent judiciary which the Constitution woul...
[ "By the 1891 conference , many people wanted a federal system . Most of the discussion was about how this federal system would work .", "By the 1891 conference , significant momentum had been built for the federalist cause , and discussion turned to the proper system of government for a federal state ." ]
[ "Sections 1 - 8 are explain the laws to set up the Commonwealth .", "Sections 1 - 8 are covering clauses outlining the legal procedures for the establishment of the Commonwealth ." ]
[ "Section 128 says that changes must be approved by a referendum .", "Section 128 provides that constitutional amendments must be approved by a referendum ." ]
[ "As this was a very important document , Queen Elizabeth II traveled to Australia to sign the proclamation of the law .", "As a symbol of the significance of this legislation , Queen Elizabeth II traveled to Australia to personally sign the proclamation of the law ." ]
[ "Note : The convention was written into the Constitution after the national referendum of 1977 .", "Note : The convention was codified into the Constitution via the national referendum of 1977 ." ]
[ "As well as the written Constitution , and Letters Patent issued by the Crown , conventions are an important part of the Constitution . These have developed over the years and define how various constitutional mechanisms work in practice .", "Alongside the text of the Constitution , and Letters Patent issued by t...
[ "On 6 November 1999 , Australians did not support a law to remove the Queen and replace the Governor-General with a President . The President was to be appointed by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Commonwealth Parliament .", "On 6 November 1999 , Australians rejected a proposal to remove the Queen and...
[ "Even though the Constitution was an Act of the United Kingdom parliament , the Australia Acts took away the power of the United Kingdom parliament to change the Constitution .", "Even though the Constitution was originally given legal force by an Act of the United Kingdom parliament , the Australia Act 1986 remo...
[ "This Federal Council could make laws on certain subjects , but did not have a permanent office , an executive , or its own source of income .", "The Federal Council could legislate on certain subjects , but did not have a permanent secretariat , an executive , or independent source of revenue ." ]
[ "Section 114 stops any state from having its own military force . It also stops the State or the Commonwealth from taxing each other 's property .", "Section 114 forbids any State from raising a military force , and also forbids the State or the Commonwealth from taxing each other 's property ." ]
[ "This was fixed by the Statute of Westminster 1931 , adopted by the Commonwealth via the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 .", "This was resolved by the Statute of Westminster 1931 , adopted by the Commonwealth via the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 ." ]
[ "This power , which was only meant to be used ( `` during a period of ten years ... and thereafter until the Parliament otherwise provides '' ) , has been used by the Commonwealth to encourage cooperation by the States to various extents over the years .", "This power , although evidently envisaged as a temporary...
[ "The first is the Statute of Westminster , as passed by the Commonwealth as the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1942 . The second is the Australia Act 1986 , which was passed by the Parliaments of every Australian state , the United Kingdom , and the Australian Federal Parliament .", "These are the Statute of...
[ "In 1895 , the six premiers of the Australian colonies agreed to set up a new Convention by popular vote .", "In 1895 , the six premiers of the Australian colonies agreed to establish a new Convention by popular vote ." ]
[ "New South Wales , the largest colony , would not take part .", "The absence of New South Wales , the largest colony , also diminished its representative value ." ]
[ "While a pro forma preamble prefaces the Imperial Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 , the Australian Constitution itself does not have a preamble .", "While a pro forma preamble prefaces the Imperial Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 , the Australian Constitution itself does not contai...
[ "To get popular support , the draft was voted on by the electors of each colony .", "To ensure popular support , the draft was presented to the electors of each colony ." ]
[ "Section 122 allows the Parliament to provide for the representation in Parliament of any new territory .", "Section 122 allows the Parliament to provide for the representation in Parliament of any territory surrendered by the States , or placed by the Queen in the authority of the Commonwealth ." ]
[ "The Statute of Westminster freed the Dominions , including the Commonwealth , from Imperial laws and controls .", "The Statute of Westminster freed the Dominions , including the Commonwealth , from Imperial restrictions ." ]
[ "Section 101 sets up an Inter-State Commission , a body which is no longer exists , but which was meant to have a significant role in the federal structure .", "Section 101 sets up an Inter-State Commission , a body which is now defunct , but which was originally envisaged to have a significant role in the federa...
[ "Section 79 allows Parliament to limit the number of judges able to exercise federal jurisdiction and section 80 guarantees trial by jury for indictable offences against the Commonwealth .", "Section 79 allows Parliament to prescribe the number of judges able to exercise federal jurisdiction and section 80 guaran...
[ "Many voters who voted against the 1999 referendum wanted to be able to vote for a President .", "Many voters who voted against the 1999 referendum cited the appointment of the President by a joint action of Parliament , rather than through direct election , as a fatal flaw in that referendum ." ]
[ "Section 24 says the House must have twice as many members as the Senate , each elected by a single electorate .", "As nearly as practicable , Section 24 requires the House to be composed of twice as many members as the Senate , each elected by a single electorate ." ]
[ "Part V of Chapter 1 is about the powers of the parliament .", "Part V deals with the powers of the parliament ." ]
[ "However , because conventions are not written down , their existence and practice are open to debate .", "However , because conventions are not textually based , their existence and practice are open to debate ." ]
[ "There have been some calls to add one to express the spirit and aspirations embodied in the constitution .", "There have been some calls for the insertion of such a section to express the spirit and aspirations embodied in the constitution ." ]
[ "Section 74 explains how an appeal can be made to the Queen in Council .", "Section 74 provides for the circumstances in which an appeal can be made to the Queen in Council ." ]
[ "In research and polling following the 1999 referendum , people said that an appointed President would not be able to act independently of the Parliament .", "In research and polling following the 1999 referendum , the single greatest concern expressed about the referendum as written seemed to be that it did not ...
[ "Section 81 says that all Commonwealth revenue shall form the Consolidated Revenue Fund .", "Section 81 prescribes that all Commonwealth revenue shall form the Consolidated Revenue Fund ." ]
[ "The Chief Justices of the colonies wanted the right to appeal decisions of the High Court to the Privy Council on constitutional matters . They were worried that the limits of the powers of the Commonwealth or States could be changed by parliament .", "Before the Bill was passed , however , one final change was ...
[ "The Governor-General must put the referendum bill to the people between two and six months after passing parliament .", "The referendum bill must be put to the people by the Governor-General between two and six months after passing parliament ." ]
[ "In 1990 , the Public Records Office in London loaned the original copy 1900 of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act to Australia . The Australian government wanted to keep the copy .", "In 1990 , the original copy of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 from the Public Records Office in ...
[ "Legally , this is the moment of Australia 's national independence .", "Legally , this is often regarded as the moment of Australia 's national independence ." ]
[ "Chapter VII says that the seat of government of the Commonwealth ( now Canberra ) shall be in New South Wales but no less than one hundred miles from Sydney , and that the Governor-General may appoint deputies .", "Chapter VII provides that the seat of government of the Commonwealth ( now Canberra ) shall be loc...
[ "Forty-four proposals to change the Constitution have been voted on at referendums . Eight have been approved .", "Forty-four proposals to amend the Constitution have been voted on at referendums , of which eight have been approved ." ]
[ "In 2007 , the High Court of Australia in Roach v Electoral Commissioner said that sections 7 and 24 of the Constitution , by providing that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate be `` directly chosen by the people '' , created a limited right to vote .", "In 2007 , the High Court of Australia in...
[ "The people of Australia voted in referendums from 1898 â `` 1900 to accept the Constitution . The Constitution was then passed as a part of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 ( Imp ) , an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom .", "The Constitution was approved in referendums held over 1898...
[ "The Governor-General is the commander in chief . He or she may appoint and dismiss the members of the Executive Council , ministers of state , and all officers of the executive government .", "Under this Chapter , the Governor-General is the commander in chief , and may appoint and dismiss the members of the Exe...
[ "In the case , a legislative change to stop all prisoners from voting ( as opposed to only those serving sentences of three years or more , as it was before the amendment ) was rejected as breaking that right .", "In the case , a legislative amendment to disqualify from voting all prisoners ( as opposed to only t...
[ "The Constitution itself is in eight chapters , with 128 sections .", "The Constitution itself is divided into eight chapters , containing 128 sections ." ]
[ "Henry Parkes , the Premier of New South Wales , pushed for a series of conferences in the 1890s to talk about federalism . The first one was in Melbourne in 1890 , and another , the National Australasian Convention , in Sydney in 1891 .", "Henry Parkes , the Premier of New South Wales , was instrumental in pushi...
[ "Part II of Chapter 1 is about the Senate .", "Part II of this chapter deals with the Senate ." ]
[ "South Australia gave the Northern Territory to the Commonwealth .", "This has occurred on several occasions , most notably the surrender by South Australia to the Commonwealth of the Northern Territory ." ]
[ "After the constitutional amendment bill has passed both the parliament and the referendum , it then receives Royal Assent from the Governor-General .", "After the constitutional amendment bill has passed both the parliamentary stage and the referendum , it then receives Royal Assent ." ]
[ "As mentioned above , changing the Constitution requires a referendum in which the `` Yes '' vote achieves a majority nationally , as well as majorities in a majority of states .", "As mentioned above , successful amendment of the Constitution requires a referendum in which the `` Yes '' vote achieves a majority ...
[ "Western Australia finally agreed to join the Commonwealth in time for it to join the Commonwealth of Australia , which officially began on 1 January 1901 .", "Western Australia finally agreed to join the Commonwealth in time for it to be an original member of the Commonwealth of Australia , which was officially ...
[ "Section 96 gives the Commonwealth power to give money to States `` on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit '' .", "Section 96 gives the Commonwealth power to make grants to States `` on such terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit '' ." ]
[ "As a result , the Australian Constitution has often been criticised for not protecting rights and freedoms .", "As a result , the Australian Constitution has often been criticised for its scant protection of rights and freedoms ." ]
[ "One extreme case was the Australian constitutional crisis of 1975 , in which the operation of conventions was seriously tested .", "The most extreme case was the Australian constitutional crisis of 1975 , in which the operation of conventions was seriously tested ." ]
[ "There has been only one instance of the Governor-General not taking the Prime Minister 's advice . Governor-General Sir John Kerr , acting on his own , dismissed Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in the 1975 Australian constitutional crisis .", "There has been only one instance of the Governor-General acting outside ...
[ "The Commander in chief of the Australian Defense Force is now Her Excellency Quentin Bryce as the Governor General of Australia . The Queen of Australia is not in command of the military .", "The Commander in chief of the Australian Defense Force is therefore currently Her Excellency Quentin Bryce as the Governo...
[ "These powers , along with the powers to dissolve ( or refuse to dissolve ) parliament ( Section 5 , Section 57 ) , are termed `` reserve powers '' . The use of these powers is by convention .", "These powers , along with the powers to dissolve ( or refuse to dissolve ) parliament ( Section 5 , Section 57 ) , are...
[ "Section 9 , starting with the words `` The Constitution of the Commonwealth shall be as follows ... '' , contains the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia .", "Section 9 , beginning with the words `` The Constitution of the Commonwealth shall be as follows ... '' , contains the Constitution of the Commo...
[ "However , in contrast with the constitutions of other Commonwealth Realms such as Canada which formally grant extensive reserve powers to the Monarch , even the formal powers of the Queen of Australia are extremely limited , and most powers can only be used by the Governor-General .", "However , in contrast with...
[ "This power is not limited by any other part of the Constitution , such as Section 99 that forbids giving preference to one State or over another State .", "This power has been held to be unconstrained by any other provision , such as Section 99 which forbids giving preference to one State or part thereof over an...
[ "In 1992 and 1994 , the High Court of Australia found that the Constitution gave an `` implied '' right to freedom of political communication , in a series of cases including the Australian Capital Television case and the Theophanous case .", "In 1992 and 1994 , the High Court of Australia found that the Constitu...
[ "There are `` concurrent powers '' , as both the Commonwealth and States can make laws on these subjects . Federal law is more important if the laws are different ( Section 109 ) .", "These contain `` concurrent powers '' , in the sense that both the Commonwealth and States can legislate on these subjects , altho...
[ "The British Parliament passed the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act in 1900 .", "Finally , the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1900 ." ]
[ "Of the thirty-nine parts of section 51 , a few have become very important in deciding how much power the Commonwealth government has in law . These include the Trade and Commerce Power , the Corporations Power and the External Affairs Power .", "Of the thirty-nine elements of section 51 , a few have become criti...
[ "Section 71 gives judicial power in a `` Federal Supreme Court '' to be called the High Court of Australia . The Parliament can also make new federal courts or give other courts federal powers .", "Section 71 vests judicial power in a `` Federal Supreme Court '' to be called the High Court of Australia , and such...
[ "Support for holding another referendum in the near future seems to be growing , and another referendum may be held .", "Support for holding another referendum in the foreseeable future seems to be growing , and another referendum being held is more possible than it has been recently ." ]
[ "The Constitution of Australia is the laws that set up the Australian Commonwealth Government and the way it works .", "The Constitution of Australia is the supreme law under which the Australian Commonwealth Government operates ." ]
[ "The draft constitution also left out important , but difficult , issues , such as tariff policy .", "Furthermore , the draft constitution side-stepped certain important issues , such as tariff policy ." ]

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