12 Questions
What is the cornerstone of the Australian legal system?
The Rule of Law
What is the role of the Executive in the Australian legal system?
To administer the functions of the state
What is a fundamental principle of the Australian legal system?
Equality before the Law
What is the role of the Legislature in the Australian legal system?
To make, change, or repeal laws
What is the significance of the presumption of innocence in the Australian legal system?
It assumes the accused is innocent until proven guilty
What is the term for the distribution of power between the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary?
Separation of Powers
In the Westminster system of government, what is a characteristic of the Cabinet?
It is drawn from parliament
What is the primary aim of criminal law?
To protect the community and uphold a standard of behaviour
What is the source of common law?
Decisions made by the Judiciary
What is the role of the Judiciary in the Westminster system?
To interpret and apply laws
What is the significance of precedent in common law?
It ensures that similar facts are treated similarly
What is the primary difference between criminal law and civil law?
Criminal law aims to punish, while civil law aims to compensate
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