Reasons for Law: Boundaries and Protection

Establish boundaries for acceptable vs unacceptable behavior, protect individuals, and resolve disputes.

The law protects individuals from the actions of others and their own behavior.

Morals are personal opinions on what is good or bad, while ethics set rules for correct behavior.

<p>Resolving disputes prevents individuals from taking the law into their own hands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The law allows people to own and operate a business, or drive a car.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hears cases, decides verdict + punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Minor civil cases and minor criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Civil cases from $100,000 to $750,000 and serious criminal matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deal with the most serious criminal cases and civil cases over $750,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Canberra</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interpretation of the constitution and dealing with appeals from state or territory Supreme Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cases involving the care and protection of children and young people, and criminal cases of individuals under 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aims for long-term solutions for offenders in the cycle of drug use and crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the identity, date, place, circumstances, and medical cause of death in cases of unusual deaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decisions are final and apply to the whole country</p> Signup and view all the answers