The Legal System
jury
What is a group of people chosen randomly from the community to determine the guilt or non guilt of the accused.
Scott Morrison
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Globalisation
What is the process of increased global interdependence between countries?
bond
Legal Aid
What service can you use if you have no money for a lawyer?
judge
What is a highly trained legal professional who presides over over a court.
Bill Shorten
Who is the current federal opposition leader?
Tariff
What is a tax on imported goods?
Residential tenancy agreement
What is a written agreement called outlining the terms of a lease?
Japan and China
Who are Australia's two biggest trade partners?
civil law
What laws govern the legal relationship between individuals and organisations.
local,state & federal
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
TNCs
What are large companies called that have an interdependent network of worldwide operations?
blacklist
What is a list of tenants called who are considered to be unsuitable renters because they have broken the conditions of previous tenancy agreements.
income tax
What is payment called on money taken by the government out of your wage?
criminal law
What law protects the general public from harm?
trade union
What is an organisation of employees that acts collectively?
iron and coal
What are two major products Australia exports?
budget
What is a detailed plan of your finances?
referendum
What is a vote called when people vote to change the constitution?
statue law
What laws are made by parliament?
preferential voting
What is a system called in which a voter shows an order of preference for candidates on the ballot paper?
foreign aid
A system given by a government to assist the government of another country?
insurance
What is a type of contract in return for a regular payment, a insurance company guarantees that you will receive a payment in the event of some specified problem happening to you or your property?
The high Court of Australia
What is the highest court in Australia?