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Introduction to the Australian Legal System Quiz

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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?

<p>It defines the powers and structure of the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctrine of separation of power aim to achieve?

<p>Prevent concentration of power in one body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.