Levels of Government
Separation of powers
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The Constitution
Law
100
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, state and local
100
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, legislative, judicial
100
The role of each ………... member is to decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty on the basis of the facts they have heard.
Jury member
100

What year was the Australian constitution adopted?

1901

100

Explain what the 'presumption of innocence' is.

A person who goes to trial is treated as innocent until proven guilty.

200
Which level of government is responsible for issues that effect people in each specific town. For Example: Garbage collection and public areas such as pools and parks
Local
200
What are the two houses of parliament?
house of representatives and the senate
200
The …………….. is in charge of the trial. Like a referee or umpire they must make sure the trial is conducted fairly
Judge
200
What is the constitution?
The highest law in the land: it outlines the responsibilities of the government and citizens.
200

Explain `burden of proof'.

Enough evidence must be presented to remove doubt in a juries' mind.

300
Who is the leader of the federal government?
The Prime Minister
300
Which part of the parliament creates laws and is also known as the people's house?
House of Representatives
300
........ is the Premier of Queensland (spell the name out loud)
Palasczcuk
300
What is a vote for a change in the constitution called?
A referendum
300
What does it mean to be unbiased?
Fair and without prior judgement
400

Name two responsibilities of the state government.

schools, hospitals, conservation and environment, roads, railways and public transport, public works, agriculture and fishing, industrial relations, community services, sport and recreation, consumer affairs, police, prisons and emergency services.

400
This branch is responsible for making sure laws are followed.
The executive branch
400
Australia has a ........ government, meaning the parliament is divided in two houses.
Bicameral
400

What kind of political system is most likely to have a constitution?

A democracy.

400
What is the accused person in a court case called?
The defendant
500
The military and immigration are responsibilities of which level of government?
Federal
500
This branch of government is responsible for judging that the laws are fair and people are punished for not following them.
Judicial
500

A ......... has the responsibility to follow the laws, and the rights given to the people, of a particular country.

citizen

500
What did the 1967 referendum do?
It recognized the Aboriginal people as part of Australia.
500

How many people serve on a jury?

12

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