Law

Question 1

Define Civil Law and give examples

Answer 1

Civil laws deals with non-criminal disputes between individuals or groups eg. Finding decomposed snail in a soft drink

Question 2

When is the federal election

Answer 2

2nd July Saturday

Question 3

Define Criminal Law and give examples

Answer 3

Criminal Laws protects the community from the harm of others eg. Murder, Robbery, Rape

Question 4

How do we vote

Answer 4

We vote using a secret ballot so no can see who you are voting for
Place #1 on who you want the most

Question 5

Is it compulsory to vote

Answer 5

No but you have to be over 18 and if you fail to vote then you will get a fine of $50

Question 6

Magistrates Court Explain and example

Answer 6

This court deals with both criminal and civil crimes but the less serious ones

Question 7

Supreme Court Explain and example

Answer 7

Highest court in the state and deals with the more serious criminal and civil cases

Question 8

Children’s Court

Answer 8

Deals with cases involving children and young people

Eg. Child protection

Question 9

High Court

Answer 9

Deals with the appeals from the state or territory Supreme Court and this courts decisions are final. Their laws apply to the whole country

Question 10

How do we ensure everyone is treated fairly? Example: Using a different oath for people who observe a non-Christian religion by taking an oath on the Koran or Torah

Answer 10

• Having an unbiased decision
• Not observing someone based on their religion
• Not observing someone based on looks

Question 11

Explain the process of arrest for a juvenile

Answer 11

1: Commit and accused of crime
2: Police Station
3: Caution
4: Juvenile Justice Team
5: Charged and must appear in court
6: Go children’s court
7: Go before the judge
8: Stay with magistrate

Question 12

Why is it meant by the terms being Australian and being Un- Australian

Answer 12

• Means to respect the laws and culture and to give a ‘fair go’
• Un Australian means to be the opposite eg. Not voting, racism