What in the Law
What's the difference between "rules" and "laws" ?
Rules apply somewhere, Laws apply everywhere
HARUN QUESTION
What is the term for the below situation?
A law for safety was not followed properly and someone got injured or in trouble as a consequence
Negligence
What is the name of the voting method used in Australia?
Preferential Voting
Where is Ms Poon's staffroom?
Next to PA2
What is "Common Law"?
Law made by a Judge, not a Politician
What is the binding document people sign to avoid disputes?
A Contract
What is Australia's worst punishment?
Lifetime sentence to jail
During our class election campaign, what was the name / goal of the party Mr Lijanto represented?
Make Achieving Great Again
Name all the commerce class teachers. (8)
Mr Lijanto, Ms Poon, Ms Le, Mr Le, Mr Williams, Mr Aweida, Mr Mtashar, Ms Nissan
What Languages can Ms Poon teach?
Japanese, Chinese and ESL
What kind of offence is the following crime?
Tax Evasion
Criminal Offence
Who are the group of people who negotiate with powerful people to influence the decisions they will make?
Lobbyists
What are the 3 functions of a political party?
1. Represent the community
2. Formulate policies
3. Win votes for a seat in parliament to influence decisions
Which two students are in the middle of our class role?
Geetika and Jeremy
What are two things you can never eat for breakfast?
Lunch and Dinner
What 4 things does a law need in order to be effective?
In a courthouse, what is the name of the Judge's left-hand man and what is his job?
Tipstaff, noise control
Give your best definition and analysis on "power and its importance"
6, 7
What kind of teacher is Ms Poon actually?
Language Teacher
Bonus points if you can specify which languages (+200)
What is the last day of this term?
Friday
What happens after a "Statutory Interpretation"?
Common Law
Bonus points if you can explain what "Common Law" is (+100)
What 2 things does a prosecutor need to prove to convict someone as guilty of a crime?
Proof of INTENT and ACTION to harm
What is the shape of the power balance in Australia and name the five groups of people on this triangle.
Top: government / politicians
Slight advantage: Corporations and Lobby Groups
Bottom: General Public and Community Advocate Groups
What is the name of a current state member for Fairfield we've looked at in class with Ms Poon?
Hint: He is Asian, not Black
Councillor Kevin Lam
Solve this riddle:
Heroes fear me,
Fools know me,
The rich want me,
The poor have me.
What am I?
Nothing