Legal Hierarchy and Court Precedents Quiz
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Which level of government in Australia is responsible for enacting Commonwealth Legislation?

  • State/Territory Governments
  • The Court Hierarchy
  • Local Councils
  • Federal Government (correct)
  • What is the legal method where two opposing parties present their cases before a neutral party?

  • Doctrine of Precedent
  • Adversarial Approach (correct)
  • Open Disclosure Processes
  • Duty of Care
  • Which of the following is an example of Common Law?

  • The Doctrine of Precedent (correct)
  • Constitutional Law
  • Statute Law
  • Civil Law
  • Which level of government in Australia is responsible for enacting State/Territory Legislation?

    <p>State/Territory Governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is based on written statutes and codes?

    <p>Statute Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is concerned with the organization and powers of the government?

    <p>Constitutional Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal principle that decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts?

    <p>Common Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is created by legislative bodies such as parliaments?

    <p>Statute Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of law deals with private disputes between individuals or organizations?

    <p>Civil Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is derived from the constitution of a country?

    <p>Constitutional Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents?

    <p>Common Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law addresses offenses against the public and their consequences?

    <p>Criminal Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What jurisdiction does the intermediate court in Victoria have according to the text?

    <p>Civil and criminal jurisdiction, excluding murder, manslaughter, and treason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 do?

    <p>Combined the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cases does the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) handle?

    <p>Property disputes, wills, guardianship, consumer credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted in 2007?

    <p>To recognize rights to culture, language, healthcare, freedom from discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)?

    <p>Advocating for Indigenous healthcare and culturally safe approaches in Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of cases are excluded from the jurisdiction of the intermediate court in Victoria as per the text?

    <p>Murder, manslaughter, and treason cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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