Law
What is precedent?
Previous legal decisions that are set as a reference for future legal decisions
Who are the executive?
The enforces of the law, usually the police
Name the 3 Levels of Government
Local, State and Federal
What is the highest court in the Australian Judicial system
The High Court
Is it an offence to fly a kite 'to the annoyance of any person' or sing an 'obscene song or ballad' in a public place in New South Wales. True or False
False this is a law in Victoria
What is customary law?
Type of law that existed before European colonisation of Australia
What is a Democracy?
The system of Government within a country that allows everyone to have a say in who governs.
What is a hung parliament
When neither major party have a full majority to form government in a federal election
What is the name of the person who hears matters in the local court?
The magistrate
The name of the Current Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
Anthony Albanese & Sussan Ley
What is the constitution?
A document outlining the structure and powers of the Australian government's three constituent parts, the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
Is it true that drivers can be fined up to $2,200 for not taking enough care to avoid splashing mud on public bus passengers in NSW
Yes, this is True
The Upper House is also known as
The Senate
What the 2 Courts which Juries determine the results of hearings in NSW
The District and Supreme Courts
What are Ethics?
Moral principles of what's right and wrong in society
What is Tort Law?
This law refers to when one person infringes on the rights of another resulting in injury or distress
What is a double majority?
Not only must a majority of Australians vote in favour of the proposed changes, but a majority of states must as well - this is called the double majority.
What is the legislative?
The legislative within the separation of powers is Parliament. It has the power to make new laws and to change or repeal existing laws. It consists of two separate ‘houses’; the House of Representatives and the Senate, together with the Governor-General as the representative of the Queen.
Who determines sentencing in the Supreme Court
Judges
What is the name of the types of laws created by judges
Common law
How a bill is passed in Australia?
A bill is introduced to one house of parliament and being voted in by both houses
How many Referendums have taken place in Australia? and how many have Passed?
There has been 45 referendums and 8 have had a yes vote.
What does bicameral mean?
Australia's Parliament is made up of a two houses, the senate and the house of representatives
Name 3 Specialised Courts in Australia
Answers could include family court, Drug court, Coroners Court, Children's court etc.
How many justices the high court of Australia consists of?
7 Justices