Key Historical and Modern Laws
What was the significance of the 1967 Referendum?
Allowed Indigenous Australians to be counted in the census and made laws for them.
What is the first step in the legislative process?
Drafting the bill.
What is the main source of common law?
Based on judicial decisions and precedents.
What are the executive branch's responsibilities? Give two examples.
Who is the defendant
What is the difference between rules and laws?
Rules are internal guidelines; laws are external mandates enforced by the state
What does the Native Title Act 1993 recognize?
Recognized Indigenous land rights and native title claims.
What happens during the first reading of a bill?
Bill is introduced with its title read aloud, no debate.
How is statute law created?
Created through laws passed by parliament or congress.
Why are checks and balances important? Give one example.
What are damages.
Who enforces laws in Australia?
Laws are enforced by the state, including police and courts.
What was a major effect of the Protection and Assimilation Policies?
Led to the Stolen Generations, where children were removed from families.
What is the purpose of the committee stage?
Bill is examined and amendments proposed.
What is an advantage of common law?
Adapts to societal changes through court decisions.
Why did Montesquieu warn about concentrated power?
What is an Injunction
Name four types of courts in Australia.
High Court, Supreme Court, District Court, Magistrates Court.
Which document calls for a Voice to Parliament and treaty-making?
The Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for Voice and treaty.
What is the final step before a bill becomes law?
gets Royal Assent from the monarch or governor-general.
Describe statute law?
A formal, written set of laws passed by a legislature.
How have Montesquieu’s ideas influenced modern systems? Give two examples
What is Jurisdiction
What is the High Court’s role in interpreting law?
Interprets the Australian Constitution for legal application
What is one goal of the Closing the Gap initiative?
Aims to address disparities in health, education, and employment of indigenous.
What happens if a bill is rejected at the second reading?
What is Mens Rea
How do common law and statute law work together?
Courts apply and integrate statute law with precedents.
What are the characteristics of despotism, and why is it a threat?
What is Common Law.
Why is precedent significant in Australian courts?
Precedent ensures consistency in legal decisions.