Concepts
Types of Legal Disputes
Courts
Current Events
100

This is a system of government run by the people, for the people.

What is democracy?

100

They are the two types of legal disputes (laws) we have learnt about.

What are criminal and civil law?

100

This court hears civil matter claims of up to $75000.

What is the Magistrates Court?

100

He is the current leader of the Labor Party of Australia (and our current Prime Minister!).

Who is Anthony Albanese?

200

This democratic value (and our main class expectation!) means treating others with consideration and valuing their views, beliefs, and rights.

What is respect?

200

Murder is an example of these type of case.

What is a criminal case?

200

This court has the jurisdiction of cases where someone could be sentced to life imprisonment.

What is the Supreme court?

200

He was the headline performer at the Superbowl Halftime show this year.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

300

This democratic value means all people are treated without injustice, and are given equal opportunity.

What is fairness?

300

Defamation is an example of this type of case.

What is a civil case?

300

This West Australian court is broken up to be the General division and Appeals division,

What is the Supreme Court?

300

This Australian sports star was this week found not guilty of a racially aggravated harassment against a police officer in England.

Who is Sam Kerr?

400

This democratic value means rights and privileges for all, without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation or level of education. All citizens have the right to the same opportunities.

What is equality?

400

Another name of this type of offence is simple or minor crime.

What is a summary offence?

400

This court will see matters regarding the Constitution.

What is the High Court?

400

The tariff exemption for imports of Australian steel is being considered by this country.

What is The United States of America?

500

This democratic value means rights, privileges and responsibilities for all without interference, or control from other citizens or government.

What is freedom?

500

This is the legal term for serious crimes.

What are indictable offences?

500

This court would see a negligence case for a claim of $300 000.

What is the District Court?

500

This year (not every year) it will be held on 8 March.

When will the WA State Election be held?