The Legal System

Laws are universal. What does this mean?

• They are created by God

• They apply constantly and consistently

• They are made by parliaments on behalf of people

• They apply to the citizens of a country but the rulers are exempt

What are the features of justice?

• Equality, fairness and access

• Fairness, morality and equality

• Fairness, procedural fairness and ethics

• Access, minimal delay and retrospective laws

What are customs?

• Regulations about trade

• Behaviours based around religious beliefs

• Laws relating to the way the government must rule

• Behaviours based around long-standing traditions

What is a binding precedent?

• A precedent set by parliament

• A precedent that is made using the principles of equity

• A precedent set by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts

• A precedent that is only used in criminal law matters and does not apply to other types of law

Which of the following best describes common law?

• Laws made by parliament that apply to all people

• Laws that are created by a vote of all people

• Laws that are made by judges when no parliamentary laws apply

• Laws that are applied by common problems faced by most people in society

The state of Victoria believes that the Commonwealth Government has taken away some of the powers granted by the Constitution. Which court should Victoria have this matter heard in?

• The state's court

• The Constitutional Court

• The High Court of Australia

• The Supreme Court of Australia

A local council has been given the right to issue parking tickets by the Parliament of NSW. What type of legislation is this?

• Common state law

• Local enabling acts

• Delegated legislation

• Parliament executive law

Which best describes the role of the senate?

• To represent the interests of the states and territories

• To advise the Governor- General on matters of constitutional law

• To represent the interests of the electorate represented by the senator

• To introduce new legislation that is needed in order to update old laws

What type of parliamentary structure does NSW have?

• A guided system

• A statutory system

• A senatorial system

• A bicameral system

Which of the following best describes the role of a Constitution?

• A document outlining the rights of citizens

• A document outlining the rules by which the government must act

• A document containing the full list of all statute laws that exists within the country

• A document that grants the power to the government to enter into international law