Introduction to Unit 2 (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Definition of laws
Definition of laws
Enforceable legal rules by parliament/courts
Social cohesion meaning
Social cohesion meaning
Willingness of society to cooperate to survive & prosper
Two main sources of law in Australia
Two main sources of law in Australia
Statute law (parliament) and common law (courts)
Statute law definition
Statute law definition
Law made by parliament (also called legislation/Acts)
Common law definition
Common law definition
Law made by courts through decisions in cases
Bicameral parliament meaning
Bicameral parliament meaning
Parliament with two houses or chambers
Royal assent definition
Royal assent definition
Formal signing/approval transforming bill into Act
Statutory interpretation meaning
Statutory interpretation meaning
Judges giving meaning to words/phrases in Acts
Precedent definition
Precedent definition
Legal principle from a case to follow in later similar cases
Rule of law principle
Rule of law principle
Everyone must obey law; laws should be fair and clear