The civil jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court is determined by ______.
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Why do we need laws?
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What is the structure of the Victorian Parliament?
The Victorian Parliament consists of the King, represented by the Governor of Victoria, the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
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What is the difference between legal and non-legal rules?
legal rules - recognised, applied and enforced by the state / non-legal rules - beliefs and customs
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What is a "bill"?
A proposal for a law, or legislation, that is introduced into Parliament is called a bill.
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The Supreme Court is divided into a _______ division & a Court of ______.
Trial / Appeal
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Minor offences heard by a magistrate are referred to as ______.
summary offences
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Define the term "royal assent"
The last step in the process of proposed law in parliament; signed off by the Governor-General
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Serious offences heard by a judge and jury are referred to as _______.
indictable offences
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Define democracy with an example
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people" - A democratic society provides for its citizens to directly elect a parliament & governing body.
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Which Court usually hears summary cases and conducts committal hearings in relation to indictable offences?