Law

Question 0

What are the two types of law and their definitions

Answer 0

Criminal law-between the state and an individual who commits a crime case quoted as crown vs surname
Civil law- disputes between two private parties not involving breaking state law. Case quotes as surname vs surname

Question 1

Jurisdiction

Answer 1

Means the type of of cases the court hears

Question 2

Hierarchy of courts

Answer 2

The ranking of courts from lowest to highest

Question 3

From which country does Australia derive it’s legal system

Answer 3

Britain

Question 4

Prosecutor

Answer 4

Is there to represent the crown and public before the court in a criminal matter

Question 5

Explain why these dates are so important in the development of Australia’s legal system 1788, 1901, 1986

Answer 5

Settlement and establishment U.K. law in Australia (1788)
Federation politically inderpendant(1901)
Australia act legally independent (1986)

Question 6

What are the three levels of courts in wa

Answer 6

Supreme Court -most serious criminal and civil cases
District court- moderately serious criminal and civil cases
Magistrates court- minor criminal and civil cases

Question 7

Judge

Answer 7

A public officer who is appointed by the government to hear and try cases in a courtroom

Question 8

Trials

Answer 8

Part of the courtrooms procedure where innocence or guilt is determined

Question 9

Magistrate

Answer 9

Similar to the judge but less authority

Question 10

Jury

Answer 10

Is a body of people sworn to give a verdict on a case presented to them in a court of law

Question 11

Summary offence

Answer 11

Are considered minor but still serious offences and a magistrate in the magistrates court determines sanction