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
Define the term "jurisdiction"
the right, power or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining disputes
Serious offences heard by a judge and jury are referred to as _______.
indictable offences
Why do we need laws?
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The County Court has the power to hear appeals.
True
False
Which Court hears bail applications?
Magistrates' Court
Supreme Court
County Court
High Court
Which Court usually hears summary cases and conducts committal hearings in relation to indictable offences?
The Magistrates' Court
Define "bicameral"
A parliament consisting of two houses or chambers
The Supreme Court is divided into a _______ division & a Court of ______.
Trial / Appeal
Minor offences heard by a magistrate are referred to as ______.
summary offences
Define the term "royal assent"
The last step in the process of proposed law in parliament; signed off by the Governor-General
The civil jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court is determined by ______.
the decision of the Magistrates
the plaintiff
the complexity of the case
the monetary value
House of representatives is the lower house of the ________.
Victorian parliament
Commonwealth parliament
Which Court usually hears the most serious offences?
The High Court
The County Court
The Supreme Court
The Magistrates' Court
What does the acronym VEKUS mean?
Characteristics of an effective law: Values, Enforceable, Known, Understood and Stable.
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.
What is a "bill"?
A proposal for a law, or legislation, that is introduced into Parliament is called a bill.
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.
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.
Explain two reasons for a court hierarchy
specialisation, appeals, precedent and administrative convenience
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