Courts and Hierarchy
What is the lowest court in Queensland?
The Magistrates Court
What does the QCAT stand for?
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
What level of government is responsible for defence?
Federal
Who gives Royal Assent (The final yes) before a bill becomes law?
Governor General
The Aus Constituion came into effect in 1901 (True or False)
True
Which court hears the most serious criminal offences in Queensland? (Federal or Supreme?)
Supreme Court
Is QCAT a court or a tribunal?
Tribunal
Which level of government is responsible for schools?
State
What is a proposed law called before it is passed?
Bill
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue WHale
Which court is below the Supreme Court?
District Court
Name one type of dispute QCAT can hear.
Neighbour disputes, tenancy issues, consumer complaints
Which level of government is responsible for rubbish collection?
Local
What is the lower house in Parliament called?
House of Representatives
If you rearrange the letters in the word "LISTEN", what is the other common English word
SILENT
Why is having a hierarchy of courts important?
Allows an appeals process to occur, efficiency, and for courts to specialise in certain cases.
Why is QCAT considered “accessible”?
Less formal, lower cost, faster process than courts.
Which level manages sports fields?
Local
Put these steps in order: Senate, House of Reps, Governor General, Bill Introduced
Bill Introduces - House of Reps - Senate - Gov General
Who were the 2024 NRL premiers.
Penrith Panthers
List the courts from lowest to highest
Magistrates, District, Supreme (Appeal and Trial), High Court
Compare QCAT to the Magistrates Court in terms of cost and accessibility.
QCAT is less formal, cheaper, and faster, while Magistrates is more formal and can be more expensive.
Why does Australia have three levels of government?
To divide powers and prevent one level from controlling everything
What is the role of the Senate in law-making?
To review and debate bills, acting as a house of review.
What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs
A Clock