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Who is the Prime Minister of Australia?
Anthony Albanese
Which house of parliament is Government formed in?
the House of Representatives
What are the three branches of the Separation of Powers?
Parliament/legislature, Executive, Judiciary
What are the two types of law?
Criminal and Civil law
What court are you most likely going to be in for a low level civil law suit.?
Magistrates Court
Who is the Premier of Western Australia?
Roger Cook
Australia's system of government can best be described as...
A Constitutional Monarchy
What does the Executive branch of power do?
(with the law...)
Put laws into action/administer the law
If someone got caught by the police for stealing a car what type of law would they be breaking?
Name the highest Court In Western Australia.
The Supreme Court
Who is the current Governor General?
Sam Mostyn
The three levels of government are..
federal, state, local
Which branch of power MAKES the laws?
Legislature/Parliament
What is one of the principles of the legal system?
Right to a fair trial
Right to legal representation
Burden of proof and presumption of innocence
Rule of law
How many members of a Jury are there?
12
Who is the member for Kalamunda in the WA Parliament?
Adam Hort?
A bicameral parliament is...
A parliament that has two houses
What are 2 roles of the Senate?
Multiple options:
Scrutinise Executive government
Represent their states
Debate issues in committees
What is the name of the group of people that hear evidence and decide the verdict in a trial?
The jury
Which court is the highest court in Australia?
The High Court of Autralia
Who is the Head of State for Australia?
(Name and title)
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
Name 3 areas the federal government are responsible for...
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The Judiciary has what power?
Implementing/interpreting the law
What type of Law could be enforced, if you were bitten by someone's dog in a local park and needed hospitalisation and time off work?
Civil law
Name 2 key elements of a trial necessary for a trial to be 'fair'
An unbiased judge
All evidence is examined by both sides
Both sides of the argument are heard
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