Parliament
Canberra
The two types of laws in Australia.
Common law (made by judges) and statute law (made by parliament).
What are the 2 main conditions that make you eligible to vote?
Australian citizens and over the age of 18.
This famous building is located on Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Opera House
Name the two 'lawns' at stac
Anzac Lawn and Monica's Lawn
What are the two houses of Parliament in federal called?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
The idea that nobody is above the law and everyone is treated equally.
Rule of Law
This word describes the system that allows citizens to vote for representatives and essentially have a voice.
Democracy
This giant rock formation is located in the Northern Territory.
Uluru
What is the Address of STAC
50 St. Augustines Drive, Augustine Heights, 4300
Name four political parties in Australia represented in the federal parliament.
The Greens, Liberal, Labor, One Nation, National Party, Katter Party, United Australia, etc.
This term refers to a judge’s decision in a past case that helps guide decisions in future similar cases.
Precedent (setting a precedent).
This level of government makes laws for the whole country.
Federal government.
Australia's capital city.
Canberra
What year did STAC open
2003
The Governor-General has to give WHAT for a Bill to be passed into law?
Royal assent
In criminal cases, the prosecution must prove guilt to this standard of proof ...
Beyond a reasonable doubt
A proposed law is known by this names before it becomes a law.
Bill
This reef is the largest coral reef system in the world.
What year did Miss Stephens start working at STAC?
2023
Explain the steps of the process of a Bill becoming law.
1) The bill is introduced in the House of Representatives,
2) It is debated in the House of Representatives,
3) It is voted on in the House of Representatives,
4) It is sent to the Senate,
5) It is debated in the Senate,
6) It is voted on in the Senate.
The legal document / framework for law-making abilities and how the country should be run/governed. It also sets out the powers between state and federal governments.
The Australian Constitution
The leader of the party with the most seats forms government, and this person is called the Prime Minister. The leader of the party with the second-most seats does NOT form government, and this person is referred to as...
The Opposition Leader.
This bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger.”
The Sydney Harbour Bridge.
How many students are in your year 10 cohort
171