"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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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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Why do we need laws?
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What does the acronym VEKUS mean?
Characteristics of an effective law: Values, Enforceable, Known, Understood and Stable.
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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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What is the structure of the Commonwealth Parliament?
The Parliament consists of two Houses (the Senate and the House of Representatives), and the King, represented in Australia by the Governor General.
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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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Define "bicameral"
A parliament consisting of two houses or chambers
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House of representatives is the lower house of the ________.
Victorian parliament
Commonwealth parliament
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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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Explain two reasons for a court hierarchy
specialisation, appeals, precedent and administrative convenience
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Define the term "jurisdiction"
the right, power or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining disputes
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Minor offences heard by a magistrate are referred to as ______.
summary offences
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Serious offences heard by a judge and jury are referred to as _______.
indictable offences
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Which Court usually hears summary cases and conducts committal hearings in relation to indictable offences?
