18 Questions
Which level of government in Australia is responsible for enacting Commonwealth Legislation?
Federal Government
What is the legal method where two opposing parties present their cases before a neutral party?
Adversarial Approach
Which of the following is an example of Common Law?
The Doctrine of Precedent
Which level of government in Australia is responsible for enacting State/Territory Legislation?
State/Territory Governments
Which type of law is based on written statutes and codes?
Statute Law
Which type of law is concerned with the organization and powers of the government?
Constitutional Law
What is the legal principle that decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts?
Common Law
Which type of law is created by legislative bodies such as parliaments?
Statute Law
What type of law deals with private disputes between individuals or organizations?
Civil Law
Which type of law is derived from the constitution of a country?
Constitutional Law
What is the legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents?
Common Law
Which type of law addresses offenses against the public and their consequences?
Criminal Law
What jurisdiction does the intermediate court in Victoria have according to the text?
Civil and criminal jurisdiction, excluding murder, manslaughter, and treason
What did the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 do?
Combined the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Which type of cases does the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) handle?
Property disputes, wills, guardianship, consumer credit
What is the purpose of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples adopted in 2007?
To recognize rights to culture, language, healthcare, freedom from discrimination
What is the main function of the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM)?
Advocating for Indigenous healthcare and culturally safe approaches in Australia
Which types of cases are excluded from the jurisdiction of the intermediate court in Victoria as per the text?
Murder, manslaughter, and treason cases
Test your knowledge on the legal principle that decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts. Explore concepts such as constitutional law, statute law, common law, civil law, criminal law, Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and different types of offenses.
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