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What are the three types of laws that existed in England prior to 1788?
What are the three types of laws that existed in England prior to 1788?
What is another way to categorize the laws of England prior to 1788?
What is another way to categorize the laws of England prior to 1788?
What did English kings do to settle local disputes on a consistent basis?
What did English kings do to settle local disputes on a consistent basis?
What is the role of the Australian Constitution in the Australian legal system?
What is the role of the Australian Constitution in the Australian legal system?
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What does the doctrine of separation of power aim to achieve?
What does the doctrine of separation of power aim to achieve?
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Study Notes
Laws in England Prior to 1788
- Three types of laws existed: common law, statute law, and customary law
- Another way to categorize these laws is as: imperial, municipal, and international law
Settling Local Disputes
- English kings used to send judges on circuit to settle local disputes on a consistent basis
Australian Legal System
- The Australian Constitution plays a central role in the Australian legal system
Doctrine of Separation of Power
- The doctrine aims to achieve a balance of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to prevent abuse of power
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Test your understanding of the Australian legal system with this quiz covering the Australian Constitution, division of power, separation of powers, common law, and civil law.
