Chapter 1,2,3 Flashcards
What power does the federal parliament have over the territory parliaments that does not apply to the state governments?
The federal parliament is able to change, repeal and create new laws.
Who decided how long bobs sentence was?
The judge.
What court was it heard in
In victoria?
SouthPort Magistrates court.
Was it a higher court or a lower court?
Lower court.
What is a burden of proof.
It is when the prosecutor can prove the accused is actually guilty.
What does remanded mean?
If someone is accused of something dangerous such as murder they will be put into prison until the next trial.
What is a bail?
It is when the accused has not done anything very dangerous, they go home but before they do that they have to pay 5000$ so they will come back. When they come back for the trial they will receive the 5000$ back. If they don’t come the 5000$ will be kept and the accused will be tracked down and brought back to court.
What government takes care of murders, speeding and criminal offences?
The state government
What is the role of the judge?
They will interpret the law, assess the information, control how the hearings are presented then if the accused is proven guilty they will then decide the punishment.
What is the judicial, legislative and executive arm?
The legislative arm is able to repeal, change or make new laws. It consists of the the House of Representatives and the house of senate as well as the governor general. The executive arm puts these laws into action, it is mainly led by the governor general. The judicial arm enforces the law and deals with isssues that may arise under that law.
What happens if you get a verdict of not guilty?
You will get let off with no charges and no criminal record.
