The Relationship Between Parliament and the Courts (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What is the constitutional exception to parliament's supremacy?
What is the constitutional exception to parliament's supremacy?
Can't override High Court constitutional rulings
What can judges do when interpreting statutes made by parliament?
What can judges do when interpreting statutes made by parliament?
Broaden or narrow the meaning of legislation
What does codification of common law mean?
What does codification of common law mean?
Collecting all law on one topic into statute
Which court decisions can parliament NOT abrogate?
Which court decisions can parliament NOT abrogate?
High Court decisions on constitutional matters
What common law principle did the Mabo case overturn through judicial activism?
What common law principle did the Mabo case overturn through judicial activism?
Terra nullius (Australia as 'empty land')
What did 2018 legislation mandate for those injuring emergency workers?
What did 2018 legislation mandate for those injuring emergency workers?
Judges must impose imprisonment term
What minimum jail time before parole did 2014 one-punch laws require?
What minimum jail time before parole did 2014 one-punch laws require?
10 years
Which Act created the Magistrates' Court and defined its powers?
Which Act created the Magistrates' Court and defined its powers?
Magistrates' Court Act 1989 (Vic)
How can courts indirectly influence parliament to change law?
How can courts indirectly influence parliament to change law?
Through judicial comments and public outcry
What practical limitation affects a court's ability to influence parliament?
What practical limitation affects a court's ability to influence parliament?
Parties need standing and financial means