Definitions
Constitution
A set of rules and laws that guide how Australia is governed
Identify someone/something responsible in the executive of the constitution
Prime Minister
Governor General/King
Ministers
True or false
In a criminal case, the person being accused has to prove they are innocent
False
How many readings does a bill go through before becoming a law
6 readings - 3 in each house
How many fundamental freedoms do we have written in the constitution
5
- freedom of political speech
- freedom of religion
- freedom of association
- freedom of assembly
- freedom of movement
Burden of proof
The party responsible for proving the case
Which power (from the separation of power) has the authority to interpret the law
Judiciary
Courts
Judge
Who has the burden of proof in a civil case?
The plaintiff or the defendant
The defendant
This is required to change the constitution
Referendum
Which watch company has a crown as a logo?
Rolex
Separation of powers
Powers to govern Australia as part of the consitution
Statute law is made in...
In parliament
Name both SOURCES of law -
HINT: s______ law and c______ law
Statute and Common law
A double majority refers to what?
The majority of Australian voters saying yes
The majority of states voting yes
to change the constitution in a referendum
What is the name of a law before it becomes a law
a bill
Jury
A group of people who are required to make a guilty or not guilty decision in a court case
To ensure that no part of the parliamentary system had all the power and each part needed each other to create and enforce law
Name both TYPES of law
Criminal and civil law
What is the name of the person who represents the crown in Australia?
governor general
The rule of law means...
the idea that everyone is equal before the law regardless of their power or status in society
What does Democracy mean?
Governed by people/ Government is chosen by the people
Name the three separation of powers including their 'power to...'
Legislature, power to create law
Executive, power to administer the law
Judiciary, power to apply the law
I was suing someone for $1,000,000, what type of law would it be and what would I be called in the case?
Civil and plaintiff
What does Royal assent mean?
A bill becomes a law as the governor general approves it
The two houses is parliament are called...
The House of Representatives
&
The senate