Legal Origins
What is the origin of Australia's legal system?
What is British common law?
What does an independent judiciary mean?
What is judges being free from political influence?
What is the highest court in Australia?
What is the High Court of Australia?
What does it mean for a law to be enforceable?
What is it can be effectively applied and upheld?
Define the Magna Carta and explain its significance to Australia.
The Magna Carta limited monarch power and introduced rule of law principles that influenced British and Australian law.
Which document from 1215 influenced Australia’s legal system?
What is the Magna Carta?
What principle ensures everyone is treated the same under the law?
What is equality?
What is the primary function of the High Court of Australia?
What is to interpret the Constitution and federal laws?
Which law characteristic means people know what the laws are?
What is being known, clear, and understood?
What role does equality play in the legal system?
It ensures fair treatment under the law for everyone.
What principle did the Magna Carta introduce that still affects legal systems today?
What is the right to a fair trial?
What does the "rule of law" mean?
What is laws should be applied equally to everyone?
What does the term “jurisdiction” refer to?
What is the geographical area where a court has authority?
Why is equal access to legal protections important?
What is to ensure fairness and justice for all?
Describe the role of the High Court.
Interprets the Constitution, hears appeals, and maintains legal consistency.
Which historical legal tradition was not a foundation for Australia's legal system: French civil law, British common law, or Roman law?
What is French civil law?
Which of the following is not a legal principle: justice, fairness, profitability, equality?
What is profitability?
Which level of government makes federal laws?
What is the Commonwealth Parliament?
Name one way the legal system helps people who can't afford a lawyer.
What is legal aid services or pro bono representation?
Name the five principles of an effective law.
Known, clear, enforceable, stable, reflects society’s values.
In what way did British common law shape modern Australian law?
What is through its principles of justice and rule of law?
Why must laws be clear and understood?
What is to promote compliance and prevent misunderstandings?
How do court hierarchies support the legal system?
What is they provide a structure for legal appeals?
How does the legal system ensure accessibility for all citizens?
What is by providing interpreters, legal aid, and making laws understandable?
How does Australia ensure equal access to legal protections?
Through legal aid, simplified procedures, and accommodations like interpreters.