Separation of Powers
What is the difference between the separation of powers and the division of powers
Separation of powers = judiciary, legislative and executive. Division = federal, state and local
Describe the rule of law doctrine
Everyone is equal and accountable before the law
What is the difference between Parliament and Government
Parliament is the House of Reps and Senate. Government is if you are a member of the ruling party (Labor, LNP etc). You can be in Parliament and be in Government, and you can be in Parliament but not Government.
What is the difference between criminal law and civil law
Criminal law is in the Criminal Code, civil law are things like torts, negligence, contracts, wills
Name this song
What is the difference between exclusive and residual powers in the Australian Constitution
Exclusive = the powers explicitly given to Federal government, residual are any powers not stated that then fall to the States
How is common law and civil law different?
Common law is judge made law based on precedent, civil law looks at statutes
What is the difference between a unicameral and bicameral system
Unicameral = one house (Legislative Assembly in QLD).
Bicameral = two houses (House of Reps and Senate)
What is the exception to the right to remain silent in AUS
Name, date of birth, if you have seen an accident
Name this movie
Describe the role of the judiciary, executive and legislature
Judiciary interpret laws, legislature make the laws, executive enact the laws
What is the burden of proof in criminal law? What is the burden of proof in civil law?
Beyond reasonable doubt.
On the balance of probabilities
What is one pro and one con of a unicameral system
Pro = laws can be made faster
Con = no checks or balances
How long can police detain you
Up to 8 hours
Which year was Tiktok invented
2016
Who makes up the legislature
The King, Governor General, House of Representatives and Senate (Parliament)
Draw the hierarchy of the courts in QLD
Magistrate --> District --> Supreme (trial and appeal)
What is the highest grossing Christmas movie
The Grinch
Why is the separation of powers important?
It ensures no one person or body has all the power
Give two reasons why it is important to have different courts?
Do the courts don't get clogged up and so there is a process of appeal
Draw a flow chart of how a law is passed in Australia
Presented as a Bill in the House of reps (1, 2 and 3 readings) --> Senate (1, 2 and 3 readings) --> signed off by Governor General
what is the name of Ms Silva's dog
Alfie