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Unit 1 Legal Studies - AOS 1 Content
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1
The parliamentary system used in Australia is referred to as a:
Republic
Federal System
Monarchy
Bicameral System
2
Which of the following terms does not belong in CRIMINAL LAW?
Verdict
Balance of Probabilities
Sanction
Arrest
3
Which of the following is not a SUBORDINATE AUTHORITY?
Executive Council
Government Department
Local Council
Cabinet of Ministers
4
Law making powers shared between the Commonwealth and State Parliaments is referred to as:
Specific Powers
Residual Powers
Exclusive Powers
Concurrent Powers
5
The term of office of a sitting member of the House of Representatives is:
At the pleasure of the Governor-General
6 years
4 years fixed term
Up to 3 years
6
Which of the following legal terms do not belong in CRIMINAL LAW?
Defendant
Beyond Reasonable Boubt
Prosecutor
Plaintiff
7
In which house of parliament would we expect to see the Prime Minister?
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Senate
House of Representatives
8
Which of the following is considered a DISADVANTAGE to delegated legislation?
Reduced workload for parliament
More community involvement
More expertise
Less scrutiny by parliament
9
Which of the following is not the responsibility of LOCAL governments?
Parks
Libraries
Postal Service
Domestic Animals
10
Which of the following legal terms does not belong in CIVIL LAW?
Guilty
Plaintiff
Remedy
Defamation
11
The Head of State for the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia is:
Prime Minister
The Queen
Governor
Governor-General
12
Non-Legal Rules must be written down
False
True
13
We need laws to establish a code of conduct to ensure:
We create boundaries of acceptable behaviour
Give police more powers to arrest
laws are updated to reflect our views
Those in jail are never released
14
Law making powers that are ONLY for the Commonwealth Parliament are referred to as:
Exclusive Powers
Residual Powers
Concurrent Powers
Specific Powers
15
The final stage of the legislative process is referred to as:
3rd Reading
Committee Stage
Proclamation
Royal Assent
16
The Queen's representative in the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia is:
Governor
Premier
Prime Minister
Governor-General
17
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the FEDERAL government?
Education
Currency
Defence Force
Immigration
18
Which of the following is not a law made by LOCAL COUNCILS?
Act of Council
By-Law
Regulation
Delegated Legislation
19
The party holding the 2nd majority of seats in the lower house of parliament are called:
Ministers
Opposition
Parliament
Government
20
The political party that wins the majority of seats in the lower house of parliament are called
Opposition
Ministers
Parliament
Government
21
Which of the effective characteristics of law refers to ensuring law breakers can be caught?
Enforceable
Stable
Understandable
Changeable
22
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the STATE government?
Police Force
Hospitals
Income Tax
Schools
23
Which of the following is not a law made by PARLIAMENT?
Statute
Legislation
Common Law
Act
24
It is important offenders are punished for the laws they break in order to:
All of the above
Deter others from offending
Protect society
Limit the likelihood of the offender re-offending
25
Which one of the following legal terms does not belong in CIVIL LAW?
Negligence
Sentence
Sue
Contract Law
26
Law making powers not mentioned in the Constitution and are therefore left to the States are:
Specific Powers
Residual Powers
Concurrent Powers
Exclusive Powers
27
What type of subordinate authority is created by an Enabling Act:
Executive Council
Statutory Authority
Local Councils
Government Departments
28
Laws must reflect the values of the majority of society to ensure that:
The Prime Minister can overrule poorly written laws
Police know which laws to enforce
Most people comply with the laws
Politicians are accountable
29
Which of the following is not a law made by COURTS?
Common Law
Case Law
Precedent
Regulation
30
Legal rules can also be known as LEGISLATION
True
False
