Public and Private Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
📚Quizzes
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
ShowHide
Practise the questions
10 questions from this quiz
What is the key distinction between public and private law?
What is the key distinction between public and private law?
Nature of relationships they govern
What is the primary function of criminal law?
What is the primary function of criminal law?
To maintain public safety and order
Why does the state prosecute crimes rather than individuals?
Why does the state prosecute crimes rather than individuals?
Offences damage society's moral order
What is the purpose of administrative law?
What is the purpose of administrative law?
Ensure accountability of govt decisions
What can judicial review examine about an administrative decision?
What can judicial review examine about an administrative decision?
If it was lawful, fair and rational
How are constitutional cases heard in the High Court?
How are constitutional cases heard in the High Court?
By all seven Justices
What distinguishes tort law from contract law?
What distinguishes tort law from contract law?
Tort has no prior legal relationship
What is the purpose of damages in contract law?
What is the purpose of damages in contract law?
Compensate, not punish the defendant
What principle did Donoghue v Stevenson establish?
What principle did Donoghue v Stevenson establish?
Duty of care to those affected by actions
How is real property defined in property law?
How is real property defined in property law?
Land and anything attached to land