Legal 1
What is a legal rule?
Laws which are binding and upheld by a community
Name two courts in the Victorian Court Hierarchy
County Court
Supreme Court: Trial Division
Supreme Court: Court of Appeal
How many people are in our class?
24
In which country was Elon Musk born?
South Africa
What is the highest rated film on IMDb as of January 1 2024?
The Shawshank Redemption
What is a non-legal rule?
Created by independent and private groups or individuals and are only binding on specific individuals
Identify any of the three electorates where most members of the class live
Menzeis
Deakin
Aston
Using an example, define a summary offence
A minor offence, such as petty theft or speeding
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
What is the collective noun for a group of crows?
A murder
What is the busiest court in Victoria?
Magistrates' Court
Who is Australia's Head of State?
King Charles III
Using an example, define an indictable offence
A serious offence, such as murder
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo wrestling
Who was the highest paid athlete in the world in 2023?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Breakdown the 9 parliaments in Australia
6 state
2 territory
1 Commonwealth (all of Aus)
Why does the Senate have an equal number of representatives for each state?
To make sure the less populated states get an equal say and do not get dominated by the larger states
What are the two types of court?
Federal and state
Which country has more people, Australia or Madagascar?
Australia - 26.6 mill
Madagascar - 32 mill
Which sport is the most participated-in sport in Australia?
Football/soccer
How many members are in the House of Representatives and the Senate?
151 and 76
110k
What criminal cases does the County Court hear?
Most indictable offences, such as drug trafficking or assault
What was the most streamed song on Spotify in 2024?
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
What are the tips of shoelaces called?
Aglets