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The main sources of law in Australia are: - ANSWERS(c) Both the courts and parliament Legislation passed by parliament is called: - ANSWERSAn Act The legislation that applies in Queensland is: - ANSWERS(d) the lesislation of the commonwealth parliament and the QLD parliament Which of the following is true? (a) the parliament cannot pass laws overriding the decisons of the courts? (b) parliament cannt pass laws overriding the decisions of the courts when the prime minister is out of Au...

The Rule of Law - ANSWERSthe government cannot exercise power unless it can point to a specific rule of law that authorises it to (cannot operate outside its power) -the law applies to everyone + no man or woman is above the law Parliamentary Sovereignty (3 aspects) - ANSWERS- parliament can legislate on any subject matter - parliament cannot bind future parliaments - no court or other person can override legislation Separation of Powers - ANSWERSlegislative: makes the law executive:...

Levels and branches of government: - ANSWERSAustralia has three different levels of government. These are: - federal government - State / territory governments - local governments. Levels and branches of government: Federal Government - ANSWERSThe federal government deals with matters having a national concern, such as: - immigration - foreign affairs - defence. Levels and branches of government: State and territory governments - ANSWERSThe State and territory governments dea...

Which section of the constitution outlines the legislative powers of the commonwealth government? a) section 1 b) section 73 c) section 96 d) section 128 - ANSWERS On what grounds would it be unconstitutional for a current District Court judge to be elected to the House of Representatives with remaining a judge? a) it offends the division of powers b) it offends the separation of powers c) it would be ultra vires d) it is not allowed under the referendum provisions of section 12...

Hammurabi - ANSWERSKing of the Babylonian empire; creator of the Code of Hammurabi, one of the world's oldest codes of law. Criminal Law - ANSWERSWhen you have violated a law against the crown. A system of laws that regulate and protect individuals from harming others. Civil Law - ANSWERSLaws regulating the behaviour of individuals; a form of private law. Civil law applies when people (or companies) do "civil wrongs" against each other. Statute Law - ANSWERSLegislation that has...

Law - ANSWERSA set of rules imposed on all members of a community, which are officialy recognised, binding and enforceable by perons or organisations such as the police courts Customs - ANSWERScollective habits or traditions that have developed in a society over a lnog period of time Rule - ANSWERSa regulation or principle that governs procedure or conduct for a group that affects only that group Ethics - ANSWERSRules or standards governing the conduct of a person of the members of a p...

Name the two main sources of Law? - ANSWERS1.Parliament made Law. 2.Court made law. Who makes Parliament Laws? - ANSWERSelected politicians make laws. Who makes Court made law? - ANSWERSJudges. How do judges make Court made law? - ANSWERSthrough their decisions in court cases. These various sources of law fit together to create a? - ANSWERSLegal system. Are the courts are independent of the parliament.? - ANSWERSYes. Are judges appointed for life? - ANSWERSYes. What kind of...

What is the rule of law? - ANSWERSPrinciple that both the government and citizens know the law and are ruled by it. What are the three principles of rule of law? - ANSWERSFirst "Is supreme over the acts of both government and private persons"; second, that "an actual order of positive laws which preserves and embodies the more general principle of normative order" What is a federal system of government? - ANSWERSFederal government is the division of powers between federal, stat...

Law - ANSWERSA set if rules imposed on all members of a community which are officially recognised, binding and enforceable by persons or organisations such as the police and/or courts Values - ANSWERSPrinciples, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable within a society Rules - ANSWERSRegulations or principles governing procedure or controlling conduct Customs - ANSWERSCollective habits or traditions that have developed in a society over a long period of time Customa...

What countries employ Civil Law? - ANSWERSSouth America, Central America, West Indies, Asia, Europe What countries employ Common Law? - ANSWERSNorth America, Oceania Three steps of analysis - ANSWERSThe Firm needs to measure: 1. The relevant legal rules applicable to its deal/project/investment; 2. The impact of those rules in practice; and 3. Compliance or enforcement by the relevant jurisdiction. What is measured in doing business? - ANSWERSOpening a business, location, finances, d...