Glossary Flashcards
1
Q
What does hierachy mean?
A
- (like a ranked-structure)
2
Q
Meaning of federal? State?
A
Federal:- all Australia. (commonwealth statue)
State:- eg. NSW
3
Q
What is Justice?
What is Law Reform?
A
justice
the legal principle of upholding generally accepted rights and enforcing responsibilities, ensuring that equal outcomes are achieved for those involved
4
Q
Court hierarchy
A
5
Q
Jurisdiction
A
6
Q
High Court
A
7
Q
Constitution
Domestic law
A
8
Q
Statute law
Common law/Precedent
statute/statutory
Cases
Civil court
Criminal court
The adversarial system
A
9
Q
Law enforcement
Dispute resolution
International Law
State Sovereignty
Legal responses
Non Legal responses
A
10
Q
Law enforcement
Dispute resolution
International Law
State Sovereignty
Legal responses
Non Legal responses
A
