Sources of Law
Who enforces the law?
Criminal vs Civil Law.
Human rights
Mooroolbark College
100

Laws can be changed in Australia. True or False.

True.

100

Which government bodies is responsible for enforcing the law.

The police

100

Who has the burden on proof in a criminal case.

The prosecution (the state - police etc.)

100

What is a human right?

Fundamental (or basic) freedoms and privileges that all peoples are entitled to. 

100

How many more days are you at school (on school grounds running classes as normal) for the remainder of the term?

4

200

What two institutional bodies are responsible for making laws?

The parliament and the courts

200

In Victoria, which government body would investigate an armed robbery?

The Victorian Police. 

200

Who has the burden of proof in a civil case?

The plaintiff (the person who is wronged)

200

How many human rights are there?

30

200

How many principals (including assistant) are there at Mooroolbark College and what are their names (last names accpeted)?

4

Mr. Lorkin, Mrs Stratford, Mrs Williams, Mrs McIntosh.

300

When a law is made by a judge in a court it is?

Common law

300

Which government body would investigate a crime such as drugs being smuggled into Australia?

The Australian Federal Police. 

300

What type of law outlines the structure of the federal, provincial, and territorial governments and their division of power?

Constitutional Law

300

What organisation authored the universal declaration of Human rights?

The United Nations

300
How many school values are there and what are they?

Respect, Resilience, Compassion, Endeavour. 

400

When a law is made by parliament it is called?

Statute law (or statutory law)

400
List at least two responsibilities of the Victorian Police.
  • responding to emergencies and calls for service
  • investigating crimes including theft, assault, and property damage etc.
  • enforcing traffic laws including monitoring traffic and responding to traffic accidents
  • maintaining public order to prevent and address anti-social behaviour and ensure public safety
400

List three parties involved in a criminal case.

The prosecution

The victim

The defendant

400

How many countries are in the united nations?

193

400

How many days are year 9's not on site at school for the remainder of the term?

7 days.

500

What is a precedent?

It is a past ruling which is used to help make decisions about a current case. 

500

When was the Australian Federal Police established?

1979

500

Which law, criminal or civil, has a higher standard of proof?

Criminal law. Beyond reasonable doubt.

(Civil law you only need to prove greater than 50% likelihood - the balance of probabilities)

500

The first human right is?

All human beings are born free and equal
500

What is Mrs Stratford's favourite school value?

Compassion

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