Category 1: Australian Parliament
What is the main role of the Australian Parliament?
To represent the people of Australia
What is one factor that can influence how a person votes?
Age, media, party leader, social class
What legal principle ensures that everyone is treated the same under the law?
Equality before the law
What kind of cases does the County Court usually hear?
Civil cases over $100,000 and criminal cases not involving murder
What is the lowest court in Victoria?
Magistrates’ Court
Who are the three main parts of the Australian Parliament?
The Queen, the Governor-General, and the two Houses
What political system does China have and what is the party's name?
Single-party state (Communist Party of China)
What is meant by an ‘independent judiciary’?
Judges are free from outside influence or bias
What is a trial?
A legal process to determine the outcome of a civil or criminal case
What is the highest court in Victoria?
Supreme Court
What is the title of the people elected to the Senate?
Senators
What is the only similarity between Australia’s and China’s political systems?
Both aim to represent their citizens
What does Lady Justice’s scales symbolise (not the blindfold)?
Fair and balanced judgment
What does it mean if someone is “convicted”?
They are found guilty of a crime
What court hears appeals from the Supreme and County Courts?
Supreme Court of Appeal
Where are bills introduced to propose new or changed laws?
The House of Representatives
Why is it important to have small political parties?
They ensure everyone is represented and may hold the balance of power
In civil law, what happens if a person is found liable?
They must compensate the plaintiff (e.g., for defamation)
What is negligence in civil law?
Failing to take care, causing harm to someone (breach of duty of care)
Name all courts in the correct order from lowest to highest.
Magistrates’ → County → Supreme → Supreme Court of Appeal