the role of the high court Flashcards
0
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to exercise it’s…
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original jurisdiction (cases that are first heard in the high court)
1
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to protect…
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the constitution by ensuring that governments act within their constitutional powers
2
Q
to act as final court of…
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appeal within the Australian legal system. the high court can hear an appeal from any of the state supreme courts or from the federal court.
3
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to interpret…
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the constitution.
