Basic Legal Concepts (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is law officially defined as?
What is law officially defined as?
Rules imposed on all, recognised & enforced
Why did people originally band together and develop laws in earliest times?
Why did people originally band together and develop laws in earliest times?
Primarily for survival
Who enforces rules when they are broken?
Who enforces rules when they are broken?
Those who made the rules
How many types of customary law have significantly influenced the Australian legal system?
How many types of customary law have significantly influenced the Australian legal system?
Three types
Which characteristic means laws apply to all members of society without exception?
Which characteristic means laws apply to all members of society without exception?
Binding on the whole community
How are laws enforced in Australia?
How are laws enforced in Australia?
Through the courts
Who primarily makes laws in modern Australia?
Who primarily makes laws in modern Australia?
Elected govt officials at 3 levels & judges
What are customs?
What are customs?
Collective habits developed over long time
What is a precedent in law-making?
What is a precedent in law-making?
A legal decision as example for future cases
In the shopping centre example, why is the no-smoking sign a law not just a rule?
In the shopping centre example, why is the no-smoking sign a law not just a rule?
Breaking it results in fines & removal