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100

Name the three types of sanctions

Fines, imprisonment, CCOs

100

How many jurors sit on a civil jury?

6

100

Bicameral means...

Two chambers/houses of parliament

100
VLRC stands for

Victorian Law Reform Commission

100

Name the five purposes of sanctions

Protection, rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, denunciation

200
Which court do Duty Lawyers operate in? 

The Magistrates' Court

200

Under what circumstances may a class action be launched? 

7 or more plaintiffs, same fact scenario, same defendant

200

The section of the Constitution that resolves inconsistencies between state and Commonwealth law is...

Section 109

200
True or false: The 1967 referendum recognised First Nations people in the Constitution

False

200

A method of resolving civil disputes in which a third party facilitates a discussion between the parties and helps them arrive at a decision (without offering suggestions) is known as...

Mediation

300

Under what circumstances can an indictable offence be heard summarily? 

Must have a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment or less/fine of 1200 penalty units or less AND the accused must agree to have it heard summarily

300

Name the two types of injunction

Restrictive injunctions and mandatory injunctions

300

The separation of powers consists of...

Legislature, judiciary and executive

300

The requirement for a plaintiff to be directly affected by the legal issue in question in order to bring a case is known as... 

Standing
300

Name the three rights of a victim

Right to use alternative arrangements, right to be informed about proceedings, right to be informed of an offender's release date.

400

What percent sentence reduction will a court give to an accused who submits an early guilty plea? 

20-30%

400

How many divisions does VCAT have? 

5

400
The belief that judges should apply the law strictly as it is written and refrain from making bold or radical precedents is known as...

Judicial conservatism

400

Royal Commissions are initiated by...

The Governor of Victoria or the Governor-General

400

The Tasmanian Dam case expanded the law making powers of the Commonwealth Parliament in relation to which head of power?

s51(xxix) Foreign Affairs

500

What is the income test based on?

Whether or not an individual receives income support payments

500
Judges overseeing a case from start to finish, including giving orders and directions, is known as...?

Case management

500

The "reason for the decision" in a judgement is known in Latin as... 

Ratio decidendi

500

The Commonwealth Parliament initiate a referendum by passing a... 

Constitutional Amendment Bill

500

True or false: A judge can change an existing precedent by disapproving of it

False