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100

True or False

Every state has its own police force.

True

100

If a state law and a federal law conflict on a subject matter, which one wins?

Federal law

100

What is the difference between a rule and a law?

Rules are guidelines for a specific organisation or event. They are enforced internally.


A law is made by government that is enforced by the police and courts.

100

The Liberal Party has two names. What are they?
50 points for each name.

The Coalition 

LNP

100

True or False

I can do a backflip

No, I'd die

150

What is the name of Australia's national police agency?

(Bonus 50 points) identify one crime they would deal with

AFP (Australian Federal Police)

e.g. Drug trafficking, slavery, human trafficking, terrorism

150

The name of the lower house of government where the prime minister is elected is called the...

The House of Representatives

150
Commonwealth V Australian Capital Territory 2013 resulted in an ACT law being overturned.


What was that law about?

ACT made a law that allowed gay marriage despite it being outlawed by federal law. The ACT law was struck down.

150

Name as many independent Australian politicians

50 points per correct name

Answers may include:
David Pocock
Bob Kattar
Monique Ryan

150

True or False

In my amateur fights, I have a record of 1-0.

nah i'm 0-1

200

When a case is heard again in a higher-level court
because a mistake was made or new evidence has come up.

This is called...

An appeal
200

What is a referendum?

(Bonus 100 points) What does a referendum require to pass?




Referendums are when the entire adult population of Australia votes on making a change to the CONSTITUTION.

200

What are the two ways laws can be made?

100 points for each answer

Statute Law

Common Law

200

Identify ONE like and ONE dislike of the Labor party

Answers may include:

LIKES - workers' rights, universal healthcare, public education, social and racial equality, Multiculturalism

DISLIKES - Inequality and racism, Privatising public assets (e.g. private health insurance)

200

True or False

My favourite band is the Artic Monkeys

Hell naw they suck and sound awful

250
What is the minimum amount of jurors in a criminal trial?

12 jurors

250

What is the name of the voting system used in Australia?

Preferential voting

250

Identify the three main reasons for law reform.

100 points for every answer

Answers may include:

- does not align with community morals and values

- New technologies

- Deficiencies in existing laws (current laws aren't good enough at protecting people)

250

Describe ONE controversy from a political party of your choice.

Discretion*

250

One second of a song will be played. What is it?

100 for the name of the song

100 for the name of the artist

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

300
Over policing is a critical issue within indigenous communities. Why does arresting someone not help prevent more crimes from occuring?

Arresting individuals does not change the circumstances they live in. An individual who was arrested because they were poor and stole food is still just as poor when they get out of jail. In fact, it becomes worse because they now have a criminal record and will find it harder to get a higher paying job.

300

Identify the bodies in the Separation of Powers

100 points for every correct name

Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive

300

Describe the case of Dietrich v The Queen (1992)

Dietrich was charged with importing heroin. He did not have a lawyer and was found guilty. It was not a fair trial and he was later found innocent.

300

What is the name of the current Greens leader?

Larissa Waters

300

I hope your math skills are okay.
What is 82 squared?

6724