Legal Foundations (Wk1-4) (U1) Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three levels of government?
A
- Legislative
- Executive
- Judicial
2
Q
Who does the Governor General currently represent?
A
The Queen
3
Q
What are the three distinct parts of parliament?
A
- The House of Representatives
- The Senate
- The Queen (represented by the Governor General)
4
Q
What are the 5 main sources of law?
A
- Customary law
- Common law
- Statute law
- Delegated legislation
- International law
5
Q
“The law applies to everyone equally” is a key principle of?
A
The rule of law
6
Q
What are the three arms of Australia’s federal government
A
- The Judiciary
- The Legislature
- The Executive
7
Q
Where is common law made?
A
The courts
8
Q
Laws made in Parliament are called?
A
Statute laws
9
Q
What are the three levels of Australian Government?
A
- Federal
- State
- Local
