An Overview of the Australian Legal System (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What are the three main components of the Australian legal system?
What are the three main components of the Australian legal system?
Parliaments, enforcement bodies, courts
What is social cohesion?
What is social cohesion?
Willingness of people to cooperate
When did the Australian Constitution come into operation?
When did the Australian Constitution come into operation?
1 January 1901
What is a key feature of the Westminster system's separation of powers?
What is a key feature of the Westminster system's separation of powers?
Parliament makes, executive administers
What distinguishes a republic from a constitutional monarchy?
What distinguishes a republic from a constitutional monarchy?
Head of state chosen vs inherited
What type of law do courts create through their decisions?
What type of law do courts create through their decisions?
Common law
Which three Australian parliaments are unicameral?
Which three Australian parliaments are unicameral?
Queensland, NT, ACT
Who are crossbenchers in parliament?
Who are crossbenchers in parliament?
Members not in govt or opposition
What must a bill receive before becoming an Act of Parliament?
What must a bill receive before becoming an Act of Parliament?
Royal assent
What is a precedent in common law?
What is a precedent in common law?
A principle that must be followed