The Court System
The role of the magistrate
Hears cases in the local court
In a criminal case who prosecutes the alleged criminal
The state
The act of manufacturing something is?
Production
What are the three arms of the separation of powers
Judicial, Legislature an executive
What does SWOT stand for?
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
What percent of civil cases start in local court
90%
What is the term used to describe ‘a previous legal decision that serves as a rule or pattern in future cases?’
Precedent
The place where Goods & Services are sold is known as?
Market Place
What is the role of the Judicial arm of Government
The Judiciary makes judgements about the law
Which of the four areas of SWOT are external factors?
Opportunities & Threats
List the Australian court hierarchy (bottom tier to top tier)
Local and Specialised, District, Supreme, High
Define negligence
The failure to exercise proper care, which could result in another person being injured, suffering, or at risk.nce
The total value of Goods & Services provided in a country in one calendar year, is called?
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Who makes up the 3 executive arms of the government?
The Executive is made up of the King (represented by the Governor-General), Prime Minister and ministers
What is the role of analytical tools like SWOT in strategic planning?
It helps businesses recognise their position and make informed decisions
How can we change the Constitution?
Through a Referendum
Define age of majority
18 years of age. This is the age a person is considered an adult.
The degree of wealth & material comfort to a community or individual is known as the ....
Standard of Living
What is meant by the Division of powers
The separation of power of the local, state and federal government
In analysing business situations, why is it important to identify relationships in a SWOT analysis?
To understand how one factor influences another and impacts decisions
What is the range of which you can sue in the District court？
$100,000 - $750,000
Which country did the Australian parliamentary system originate from?
England
Cyclical upswings and downswings in the broad measure of the economic activity is called?
Business Cycle
Explain the purpose of checks and balances
Power is balanced between the three arms of government and Checks ensure not one person or group becomes too powerful.
How do environmental factors like competition and regulation show on a SWOT analysis?
They appear as external threats and opportunities