How Laws are made
Laws in Australia are made in...
the parliament
The presumption of innocence
Is a persons right to be innocent in a trial. They must be proven guilty at trial.
What is the legal term for a person who takes up a civil claim against another party. (e.g. If John sues Liam for defamation John is reffered to as the _____).
Plaintiff
Give an example of a crime.
Teacher discretion.
True or false. Federal laws only apply in the state/ territory they are passed.
False. Federal laws apply to the entirety of Australia.
Bonus 100 pts. Where is the federal parliament located in Australia?
Name one group and give a reason why they may be disadvantaged in society.
Teacher discretion.
What are damages?
This is a form of compensation e.g. money.
Who determines guilt in a trial.
The jury
They represent the Monarchy (King of England)
The royal assent is given by the Governor General
How is equality achieved in the legal system.
●Same laws for everyone ●Same court processes ●Legal representation ●Human rights protections
List two areas of civil law.
●Contract disputes ●Property damage ●Family law issues ●Workplace disputes ●Defamation
What is a prosecutor.
This is the lawyer representing the police charging a person with a crime in court.
Put these in Order: 1.Senate 2.Idea 3.Royal Assent 4.Bill 5.House of Representatives
Idea, bill, house of representatives, senate, royal assent.
The separation of powers ensures independence and helps prevent bias in the system. What are the three branches of government.
Judiciary, legislative, executive.
What is the standard of proof for a civil trial.
Balance of probabilities. Alternative, can explain it without key terminology.
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
What does bicameral mean?
It is a parliament/ government which has two bodies that each vote on laws. The house of representatives and the senate.
Australia's legal system is based on important principles. List two.
●Equality before the law
●Presumption of innocence
●Fair trials
●Independent judiciary
●Right to appeal
What is an injunction?
When the court orders something to be stopped. (e.g. a restraining order)
In Maryland, USA, it is a crime to commit adultery (though it is never enforced) What is the punishment listed?
A $10 fine