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Unit 1 - Chap 2 & 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the Upper House?

A

The Senate

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2
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What is the Lower House of the Victorian Parliament?

A

Legislature Assembly

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3
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What is Parliament?

A

A formal assembly of representatives elected to make laws

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4
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What is a law?

A

Legal rules made by a legal authority. Enforceable by law enforcement (eg. police)

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5
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What are the 9 parliaments?

A

Commonwealth, Six State, Two Territory

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6
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How is government formed?

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Government is formed by the political party (or coalition) with majority seats in the House of Rep

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7
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What is a bill?

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A law that has been proposed but not yet passed

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8
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What is the Westminster system?

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The british system of government the Australian system us modelled by

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9
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What can breaking laws lead to?

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Breaking laws lead to consequences, such as ‘sanctions’

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10
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What is the role of the individual?

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Everyone is responsible to be aware and abide by the laws

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11
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What are non-legal rules?

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Rules that are made and enforced by private groups

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12
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What is the Australian Constitution?

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A legal document outlining rules of government and law-making power

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13
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What is the lowest court of Australia?

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Coroners Court

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14
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What is a minister?

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A member of parliament who is a member of the party in government who is in charge of a government department

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15
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How many members does the Legislative Assembly have?

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88 members- 88 districts

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16
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How many members does the Legislative Council have?

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40 members - 5 each region

17
Q

What is social cohesion?

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Social cohesion, is a society where it is functioning and productive, protecting the rights of the individual providing opportunities and humanity.

18
Q

What is subordinate authorities?

A

Parliament does not have time or resources to maintain order, therefore delegating law-making power to subordinate authorities. (local council)

19
Q

What is the highest court?

A

High Court of Australia

20
Q

What is the role of law?

A

Meaning laws should provide guidance of what we should and should not do

21
Q

What is the legal system?

A

The legal system is a set of methods and institutions that make, administer, and enforce laws.

22
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What are the characteristics of a law?

A

S-table
U-understandable
C-Clear
K-nowable
E-nforcable
R-eflect Community Values

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