Legal Foundations 1A Flashcards
Role of Law
Behaviour
Responsibility
Consequences
Rule of individual
Be aware of laws in other countries when visiting.
Human rights change through different countries.
Must give a police officer name and address.
Assist police.
Dictionary Definition
“The quality of being fair and reasonable.”
WESTMINSTER SYSTEM
Is the British system of Parliament which is Bicameral (two houses and a crown) in its nature.
PARLIAMENT
Is made up of all the elected representatives in both the upper and lower houses.
GOVERNMENT
Is formed by the party or coalition with the majority of seats in the lower house.
Political Party
Most MPs belong to a political party where members share a common set of values of beliefs and work towards a common goal.
Cabinet
Cabinet consists of the leader of the government and senior ministers who determine which laws and amendments are to be discussed in Parliament.
Seats
An absolute majority is required to form government meaning 50% + 1 of seats in the lower house
A simple majority is 50% of seats in lower house and independent members form an alliance with a major party to determine government
Senate
76 Seats
6 yrs holding seat
“House of Review”
“States House”
Legislative council
40 members
(8 regions each 5 members)
4 years holding seat
House of Reps
151 members
3 years holding seat
Government is formed in this house
Legislative assembly
88 members (88 districts)
4 years holding seat
Government is formed in this house
Bill
A Bill is a proposed law to be considered by Parliament.
Criminal Law
regulates conduct in society to protect the community and provides sanctions against those who commit crimes.
