Real Cases
TRUE OF FALSE...
Roach was an Aboriginal woman
TRUE
Is a Declaration binding or not-binding?
Not- binding
What is a right?
- Entitlements or permissions of a legal or moral nature
- Rules about what is allowed of people or owed to people according to the Legal system
Does Australia have a Constitution?
Yes
What are the principles of Justice?
Fairness, Access, Equality
Why was Roach still unable to vote after her case?
Because she was facing over 3 years in prison
What is a Treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states
How many express rights are there?
5
What is a test case?
A case brought to force ruling on the constitutionality of some law
What does 'P.A.S.T.A' tell us?
Reasons for the Court Hierarchy
What word in Mabos case describes the concept of 'Nobodys land'?
Terra Nullius
What is it called when the parliament approves a Treaty signed by the Government?
Ratification
What are implied rights?
Rights that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution, however they do exist
What is the constitution?
A document which spells out the principles by which a government runs the fundamental laws that govern a society
How many jurors are in a Criminal Jury?
12
TRUE OR FALSE..
Mabos case was a landmark Supreme Court decision recognising native title in Australia for the first time
FALSE
It was a High Court decision
TRUE OR FALSE..
When a country wants to sign an international treaty it first must be approved by parliament
TRUE
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S Constitution
What is the Separation of Powers?
Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
TRUE OR FALSE...
Jurors of a Civil Jury are able to award damages for all cases
FALSE
They cannot award damages for Defamation
TRUE OR FALSE...
Indigenous Australians didn't have legal entitlement to the land and land rights continued after settlement
FALSE
They did
Is this a treaty?
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Gender Inequality
No
What is an advantage of the Bill of Rights?
- Brings us up to par with other English speaking countries
- Elevates certain universal rights
- Empowers individuals to be wary of their rights
- Prevents Parliament from infringing on certain rights
- Protects minorities
When did the Australian Constitution come to effect?
a) 1901 b) 1902 c)1927
1901
What does it mean for an employer to take responsibility for their employees actions?
Vicarious responsibility