Vocab definitions Flashcards
Australian electoral
The independent statutory established in 1984 to maintain and update common wealth electoral roll and conduct federal elections and referendums.
Ballot
A system of voting, normally in a written form.
Burden of proof
In law, an obligation to prove what is alleged.(obligation relies on…Criminal cases=prosecution, civil cases= plaintiff)
Cabinet
Executive body of a government, comprising senior and headed by the prime minister, premier or chief minister and makes decisions on policy issues and legislative program.
Legislative program
The Constitution gives the legislative power of the Commonwealth—the power to make laws—to the Parliament
constitution
Fundamental principals that govern an organization or a nation
The Commonwealth Of Australia Constitution Act
The Commonwealth Of Australia Constitution Act (1900) sets out the basic rules or specific.
Court
A key institution or forum in Australia’s legal system where legally enforceable judgements are made in civil and criminal cases, seen over by a judge or magistrate.
magistrate
a civilian officer who administers the law. hears criminal matters to determine whether defendants will be committed for trial, and adjudicate minor criminal offences without a jury.
Division of power
The allocations of powers to different levels of government as described in the Australian constitution or developed in practice over time.
Australia’s federation
The process by which 6 governing British colonies came together in states in a unified country known as the Commonwealth Of Australia.
Governance
Responsible for guiding decision-making use of resources and accountability.
Governor general
House of representatives
The lower house for debating issues in parliament
Human rights
Rights that come with being a human / basic rights: Right to life and liberty, Freedom of thought and expression, and equality before law.
