Key Principles
Political System
Miscellaneous
Statute Law
Common Law
100

This branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws in most democratic systems

What is the "judicial branch"?

100

How many houses does the Australian Parliament consist of?

What are "two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate"?

100

In Australia, what document safeguards individual rights and freedoms?

What is the "Australian Constitution"?

100

What term refers to the stage when a proposed law is presented  in Parliament?

What is the "first reading of the bill"?

100

What system is primarily used in Australian courts where parties present their cases before an impartial judge?

What is "the adversarial system"?

200

What is the rule of law? 

What is 'the principle that all citizens are equal before the law'? 

200

What is an electorate. 

What is 'a geographical area representated by a member of parliament' 

200

In Australia, who represents the citizens in the House of Representatives?

Who are "Members of Parliament (MPs) or elected representatives"?

200

Which specific powers are exclusive to the Australian federal government according to the Constitution?

What are "powers related to defense, foreign affairs, and trade between states"?

200

In which types of cases in South Australia might a jury trial be available?

What are "serious criminal cases"?

300

Explain the difference between political freedoms and equality of political rights. 

What is 'political freedoms are the entitlements of citizens, which are needed to participate. Whereas, equality of political rights is how access to these freedoms varies between group'.
300

How is government formed in the Australian System? 

What is "the party or coalition which has a majority in the lower house'?

300

In Australia, what percentage of voters in what proportion of states is needed to change the Constitution?

What is "a double majority: a majority of voters nationally and a majority of states (at least four out of six states)"?

300

What term describes the process of a proposed law becoming an act of Parliament in Australia?

What is "the passage of a bill"?

300

Name one method of alternative dispute resolution used in civil cases in Australia.

What is "mediation, conciliation or arbitration"?

400

What is the role of the High Court in maintaining the separation of powers in Australia?

What is "interpreting the Constitution and resolving disputes between branches of government"?

400

Outline two ways in which the government can be held accountable. 

What is' motion of no confidence, question time, censure motions'.

400
Outline the key differences between inquisitorial and adversarial systems. 

What is 'role of the judge, evidence standards, burden of proof, standard of proof, role of the parties'

400

Name one advantage of delegated legislation in the Australian legal system.

What is "allowing for detailed and technical rules in specific areas without needing constant legislative changes"?

400

What is the role of a jury in a trial?

What is "to assess evidence and reach a verdict based on the facts presented in court"?

500
Explain what is meant by 'tyranny of the majority'. 

What is 'There are no legal restraints preventing

a ‘popular government’ based on majority rule

from persecuting unpopular minorities. May be

also termed an ‘illiberal democracy’.'

500

What mechanism ensures the accountability of the Australian government to the Parliament?

What is "question time where ministers are questioned by members of the Parliament"?

500

Name three elements of natural justice. 

What is 'unbiased judge or jury, hearing both sides, evidence based decisions, open trials'

500

Explain the impact of the executive dominance of the legislative process? 

What is 'increased efficiency, ability to respond to crisis' 

or what is 'poorly drafted legislation' or what is 'decreased ability of the crossbench and other MP's to participate'?

500

hat is the primary purpose of using precedents in judicial decision-making?

What is "ensuring consistency and predictability in legal rulings"?

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