Parliament and the Constitution (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does representative parliament mean?
What does representative parliament mean?
MPs elected by people to make laws
What are the 3 main aspects of parliament's representative nature?
What are the 3 main aspects of parliament's representative nature?
Diversity, majority views, elections
What % of Australians were born overseas according to the 2021 Census?
What % of Australians were born overseas according to the 2021 Census?
27.6%
What is the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC)?
What is the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC)?
Victoria's leading law reform body
When did Victoria ban the public display of Nazi symbols?
When did Victoria ban the public display of Nazi symbols?
June 2022
What penalty applies for displaying Nazi symbols in Victoria?
What penalty applies for displaying Nazi symbols in Victoria?
Over $20,000 fine and/or 12 months jail
What is a demonstration in the context of law reform?
What is a demonstration in the context of law reform?
A gathering to protest existing laws
Why might MPs support harsh sentencing laws despite evidence they don't reduce crime?
Why might MPs support harsh sentencing laws despite evidence they don't reduce crime?
To appear tough on crime for voters
How often are Victorian state elections held?
How often are Victorian state elections held?
Every 4 years, last Saturday Nov
What is vilification?
What is vilification?
Acts inciting hatred toward a group