14.1 Introduction to the Courts Flashcards
1
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What is statute law?
A
statute law is made by parliament
2
Q
What is common law?
A
Law made by judges through decisions made in cases
3
Q
What is the judiciary?
A
A legal term used to describe the courts and tribunals
4
Q
What is the High Court?
A
the ultimate court of appeal in Australia and the court with the authority to hear and determine disputes arising under the Australian Constitution
5
Q
What is the separation of powers?
A
A doctrine established by the Australian Constitution that ensures the three powers of our parliamentary system remain separate
6
Q
What is the rule of law?
A
The principle that everyone in society is bound by law and that laws should be fair and clear
