Legal Studies Quiz: Foundations and Rights

It resulted in intergenerational trauma among First Nations communities.

International treaties are legally binding agreements, while international declarations are non-binding agreements that outline aspirations.

It protects a limited number of rights through express rights and implied rights interpreted by the High Court.

<p>Australian courts have enforced various human rights through their judgments and interpretations of the law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Australia must pass statute law to approve and adopt the rights outlined in the international treaty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A civil jury helps determine the facts of a case and decides on the liability of the parties involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two types of remedies are compensatory damages that compensate for loss, and injunctions that prevent a party from acting in a certain way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monetary compensation is often effective in addressing financial loss but may not fully restore a plaintiff's position or address emotional harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International human rights treaties set standards that domestic laws are encouraged to align with, promoting the protection of individual rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Australia's commitment signifies its dedication to promoting and protecting basic human rights and freedoms for all individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers