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For the truth is the supreme absolute and uncontrollable authority remains with the people.

AFFIRMATIONS OF THE PREAMBLE.—It will be noticed that the preamble to this Constitution contains no less than eight separate and distinct affirmations or declarations.
 
(i.) The agreement of the people of Australia.
(ii.) Their reliance on the blessing of Almighty God.
(iii.) The purpose to unite.
(iv.) The character of the Union—indissoluble.
(v.) The form of the Union—a Federal Commonwealth.
(vi.) The dependence of the Union—under the Crown.
(vii.) The government of the Union—under the Constitution.
(viii.) The expediency of provision for admission of other Colonies as States.