Chapter 3 Civics And Citizen Ships Flashcards
Federation
the process through which the six separate Australian colonies joined to establish a federal parliament and the state parliaments
Precedent
a law made by a superior court that must be applied by lower courts in future cases with the same or similar facts
Rights
those things that a person is entitled to by virtue of being a member of society
Ultra vires
acting beyond the power of the law maker. It usually refers to situations where parliaments pass a law that is outside their area of authority.
Infer
to form a conclusion based on evidence
Deformation
a civil wrong involving a written or verbal communication that lowers a person’s reputation in the community
Treaty
an agreement between two or more sovereign states (countries) to undertake a particular course of action. It usually involves matters such as human rights, the environment or trade.
Ratify
the process by which the government of a country accepts a treaty or convention and agrees to be bound by it
Jurisdiction
the power of a court to hear matters. Jurisdiction can be limited by type of case or amount of money involved.