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Stage 2 Legal Studies - End of Year Exam Revision
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Revision for SACE Stage 2 Legal Studies Exam #letasa
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1
How many seats are in the Senate?
76
I am the Senate
151
66
2
Civil damages take two fundamental forms: General and Special.
False
True
3
What is the minimum age of criminal liability in South Australia?
12
18
10
16
4
Define the Term Intra Vires:
Inside the Courtroom
Inside the power
Outside the power
Insane in the Membrane
5
Which of these is not a name for delegated legislation?
By-Law
Regulation
Code
Statutory Rule
6
Which of the following is NOT a method of resolving a civil dispute without a trial?
Abstain from communication with the other party
Independent arbitration
Conceding your claim
Conciliation
7
What is the name of the Federal Lower House?
House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
The Senate
House of Assembly
8
What is the minimum % of votes required for a referendum to be successful?
51%
66%
85%
100%
9
A bill introduced into parliament by the Minister for Education would also be known as:
A Valid Bill
A Private Members Bill
An Education Bill
A Public Bill
10
How many justices preside in the Full Bench of theHigh Court?
7
9
5
3
11
In the previous question, the Supermarket owner would be liable, this is known as:
Contributory negligence
Strict Liability offence
Lack of forseeability
Vicarious liability
12
Which of the following powers can the Governor General exercise?
Concurrent
Residual
Exclusive
Non-reserve
13
Which court would have original jurisdiction for
Police V Jones?
Supreme Court
Magistrates court
Court of Criminal Appeal
District Court
14
Which of these is an example of a strict liability offense?
Shoplifting from a BP
Riding your moped at 60km in a school zone
Assaulting a police officer
Public indecency
15
Courts'including the High Court, can delegate law-making power.
False
True
16
Which of the following features of Australian Parliament were not inherited from the Westminster system?
Two houses of Parliament
Constitutional conventions
A hereditary monarch as a head of state
Anti-Discrimination laws and policies
17
If Greg slips on a spill in a supermarket because Ethan didn't clean the mess, and Greg sues, is Ethan liable?
False
True
18
The Governor General is elected by:
The Queen on advice of the Public
The Prime minister on advice of the Queen
The Queen on advice of the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister on advice from the District Attorney
19
Elections for the House of Representatives are conducted every 4 years.
True
False
20
Which of the following is not a name for Judge-made law?
Unenacted Law
Common Law
Legislation
Judicial Precedent
21
Which of these best describes the term 'Legal Neighbour'?
Anyone over 18 nearby.
Any person who is likely to be affected by their actions
The people living on either side of your property
Acquaintances to you and your family
22
Which court would this case be heard in?
Magistrates Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Family Court
23
Which of the following is a power controlled by the States?
Reserve
Exclusive
Prohibited
Residual
24
Which of these is NOT a form of injunction?
Compulsory
Recommended
Preventative
Interlocutory
25
Which of these is not a category of crime?
Offences against public order
Offences against property
Offences against the Commonwealth
Offences against person
26
Which of the following is NOT a name for a Parliament-made law?
Act of Parliament
Statute
Case Law
Enacted Law
27
What is the name of the Federal Upper House?
The House of Lords
The Senate
The House of Supply
The Legislative Council
28
What is the purpose of a Sunset Provision when creating legislation?
To establish a time for the bill to be assented by the GG.
To specify when the act of parliament ceases to be enforceable by law.
To specify when the act of parliament comes into effect.
To indicate what time of day the particular law is enforceable
29
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Adversary System?
The Judge has the right to cross examine a witness
Right to Remain Silent
Ignorance is not a legal defense
Right to trial by Jury
30
What are the four functions of parliament?
Supply, Legislative, Equality, Punishment
Democratic, Supply, Scrutinising, Legislative.
Democratic, Legislative, Debate, Pronouncement of New Laws.
Democratic, Supply, Social Cohesion, Social Progress.
31
According to Court Hierarchy, which court would have appellate jurisdiction of
Police V Smith?
District Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Magistrates Court
32
Which of the following is NOT an example of a private wrong?
Throwing water balloons at your neighbour's dog.
Vandalising the police station
Putting a potato in your principals exhaust pipe
Running your key down the side of your Ex's car
33
What is a strict-liability offence?
An offense which can only be heard in the magistrates court.
An offense where intent does not have to be proved.
An offense where a separate party may be liable.
An offense in which there is more than one guilty party.
34
When does a Judge use a 'Reasonable Person Test'?
To establish whether a witness can give testimony.
To determine whether an act was negligent or not.
To determine if a defendant is fit for trial.
When empanelling a Jury
35
What is a concurrent power?
A territory power
A power held by both states and the commonwealth
A federal power leftover from the Westminster system
A state power
36
Who decides whether or not a jury will be used in the adversary system?
The Victim
The Accused
The DPP or Police
The Judge
37
Which of the following is not a name given to law passed by parliament?
Public Bill
Act of Parliament
Statute
Enacted Law
38
What is the maximum penalty for a minor indictable offense?
2 year jail sentence
5 year jail sentence
Life imprisonment
10 year jail sentence
39
Natural Justice is governed by three principles, which of these doesn't belong?
All persons receive due process of law.
No person may judge their own case
You have the right to remain absoluetely silent when being questioned.
Every person has a right to be heard
40
Which of the following is NOT a condition that can be set on bail?
You must report to police
You must surrender your passport
Home Detention
You must text/email your Corrections officer
