Introduction to the Australian Legal System Quiz

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What are the three types of laws that existed in England prior to 1788?

  • Civil law, criminal law, and common law
  • Common law, equity law, and statute law (correct)
  • Common law, administrative law, and constitutional law
  • Statute law, criminal law, and equity law

What is another way to categorize the laws of England prior to 1788?

  • Through the categories of public and private laws
  • Through the categories of civil and criminal laws (correct)
  • Through the categories of common and administrative laws
  • Through the categories of international and domestic laws

What did English kings do to settle local disputes on a consistent basis?

  • Established a central court in London
  • Sent justices to travel the country (correct)
  • Appointed local governors as judges
  • Delegated dispute resolution to village elders

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?

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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
  • 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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