Basics of the legeal system

Question 1

Law

Answer 1

Enforceable rules of conduct that regulate the behavior of individuals.

Question 2

Anarchy

Answer 2

When somebody believes the law has let them down.

Question 3

Tyranny

Answer 3

Tyranny is punishment and the opposite of anarchy.

Question 4

Separation of power

Answer 4

Judiciary, Executive, Legislative.

Question 5

Judiciary

Answer 5

Courts interpret and apply laws.

Question 6

Executive

Answer 6

Ministers and Governors implement and enforce the law (Police)

Question 7

Legislative

Answer 7

Parliament proposes debates, and vote on new laws.

Question 8

Statute law

Answer 8

Law made by parliament.

Question 9

Precedent

Answer 9

Decisions of higher courts are binding on lower courts.

Question 10

Court Hierarchy

Answer 10

There are different types of courts they all have the power to access and hear a case. Higher courts can reconsider lower court decisions.

Question 11

Bicameral

Answer 11

Means two chambers of houses of parliament.

Question 12

Act of Parliament

Answer 12

Statue law, resulting from a bill successfully passing through parliament and gaining royal assent.

Question 13

Delegation legislation

Answer 13

Laws made by authorities other than the parliament.

Question 14

The constitution

Answer 14

Shapes the Australian legal system. Sets rights and responsibilities.