Statute Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is statute law also known as in Australia?
What is statute law also known as in Australia?
Legislation or Acts of Parliament
Which Australian parliament operates under a unicameral system?
Which Australian parliament operates under a unicameral system?
Queensland
What is the lower house of Federal Parliament called?
What is the lower house of Federal Parliament called?
House of Representatives
What does the Cabinet do?
What does the Cabinet do?
Makes key policy decisions
Can a bill become law without royal assent?
Can a bill become law without royal assent?
No, royal assent is mandatory
What is a proposed law called before it passes through parliament?
What is a proposed law called before it passes through parliament?
A bill
How many stages must a bill pass through to become federal law?
How many stages must a bill pass through to become federal law?
Eight stages
What happens during the committee stage?
What happens during the committee stage?
Parliament examines bill in detail & amends
What is delegated legislation?
What is delegated legislation?
Laws made by non-parliamentary bodies
What are by-laws?
What are by-laws?
Laws made by local councils