Australian Law: Understanding Common Law and the Doctrine of Precedent

Test your knowledge of the Australian legal system, specifically the common law and its foundation on the Doctrine of Precedent, which guides judges' decisions based on previous similar cases. Learn how this doctrine restricts judges' ability to make unilateral decisions and understand the role of common law in Australian law.

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What is the primary goal of the Doctrine of Precedent in the common law system?

To restrict judges to determining the outcome of a case based on previous similar cases

What is the term for the legal basis or reasoning underlying a judicial or administrative decision?

Ratio decidendi

In the adversarial system of trial, who bears the burden of proof in criminal disputes?

Prosecution

What is the term for the creation of laws by judges as a result of making a decision about a case they are presiding over?

Common law Signup and view all the answers

In the adversarial system of trial, what is the role of the judge or jury?

To act as a neutral arbiter and make a decision based on the evidence presented Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are associated with the inquisitorial system?

France, Germany, Italy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of parliament?

To ensure the good government of citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament?

Passage in identical form by both houses of parliament and assent by the Governor-General Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of delegated legislation?

To allow parliament to focus on more serious issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the executive council in the legislative process?

To advise the Governor-General Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of the Doctrine of Precedent in the common law system?

What is the term for the legal basis or reasoning underlying a judicial or administrative decision?

In the adversarial system of trial, who bears the burden of proof in criminal disputes?

What is the term for the creation of laws by judges as a result of making a decision about a case they are presiding over?

In the adversarial system of trial, what is the role of the judge or jury?

Which countries are associated with the inquisitorial system?

What is the primary role of parliament?

What is necessary for a Bill to become an Act of Parliament?

What is the purpose of delegated legislation?

What is the role of the executive council in the legislative process?

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