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Including states, territorries and federal, how many parliaments are there in Australia?
9
What are sanctions?
Sanctions are penalties imposed by the court.
What is the definition of a crime?
“An act or omission that is against an existing law, harmful to an individual or to society as a whole, and punishable by law.”
How many members are there in the lower house of the Australian parliament?
151
How many members are there in upper house of the Australian parliament?
76
What is the upper house of the Victorian parliament called?
Legislative Council
What is the lower house of the Victorian parliament called?
Legislative Assembly
What is the upper house of the Australian parliament called?
Senate
What is the lower house of the Australian parliament called?
House of Representatives
What is the full name of the highest court (non-federal) within the Victorian legal system?
Supreme Court Appeals Division
True or false. The Magistrates' court mainly deals with indictabe (serious) offenses.
False
True or false. Only the most serious offenses like murder are heard in the Supreme Court.
True
Name the three principles of justice.
Fairness - Equality - Access
Law made by parliament is called...( three names)
Acts - Legislation - Statute Laws
Is a studded belt, used to hold up a person's pants a weapon?
No
In any jurisdiction in Australia, are you permitted to shot or assult a person who has entered your home illegally?
No
