The Communist Party Case Study Questions

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Why was there a strong political movement against communism in the 1950's?

Revelations that spies in the US atomic program had passed secrets to the Soviet Union set off a that communist spies might be infiltrating many institutions.

What is the "Preamble" in an act? What purpose does it serve?

it is a introductary statement for the act and its intention.

What is subversion?

Subversion is the undermining of power, in this case, the Australian Government.

Why was the act held to be invalid?

Cnsider the "seperation of powers" principle. How is this principle examplified in this case

What do you think Justice Fullager meant when he said