Levels of Government
What are the three levels of government in Australia?
Local, State, Federal.
Which legal practitioner is in charge of a local court?
Magistrate.
What is the age of criminal responsibility?
10
Between Statutory law and Common law, which takes priority in a court case?
Statutory Law
What is a Referendum?
A national vote to change the constitution.
The person in charge of government for a state is called...
The Premier
How many jurors are used in the High Court?
None.
What title is given to a person who sues another in a civil case?
Plaintiff
Why were cyber crime laws introduced?
Due to the constant changing on technology, news laws were needed to keep people safe.
What is needed in a referendum to succeed?
Double-Majority (More than 50% of the population votes yes and at least 4 out of 6 of the states vote yes)
The person in charge of an LGA is called...
A Mayor
Identify three rules associated with court etiquette.
Standing when the judge or magistrate enters the courtroom.
Referring to the judge/magistrate as "Your Honour".
Dressing appropriately.
What does defamation mean, and which category of law does it belong to?
Defamation is when a person damages another person's reputation. It is part of Civil Law.
What is a precedent?
Precedent is the ruling set by a judge in a previous case.
Which government party is in charge of Australia today (2023)?
Labor Party
Why are there different levels of government?
Different levels of government allow for flexibility, order, and management of rules and issues in society.
Which court handles cases regarding to murder?
Supreme Court.
Joanne is fed up with the loud music coming from her neighbour’s house, what area of civil law does this deal with?
Nuisance.
What is the difference between private law and public law?
Private law deals with how individuals interact with other individuals.
Public law is concerned with regulating people’s behaviour within society as a whole.
What system of voting takes place in Australia?
Preferential.
Which level of government is in charge of utilities in Australia?
State Government
What purpose does the coroner's court have?
It investigates deaths by unnatural causes in order to determine the identity of the deceased and the date, place, circumstances, and medical cause of death.
What is an indictable offence?
Serious crimes such as murder, armed robbery, homicide, etc.
Name the 4 areas of private law
Contract Law
Family Law
Property Law
Tort Law
Which House in parliament does the political party in control of Australia occupy the majority of seats?
House of Representatives