Legal Term 1

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Quiz sobre Legal Term 1 , criado por tamaradunstan em 22-03-2015.
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Questão 1

Questão
When was Australia Federated and the Constitution applied?
Responda
  • January 26th 1901
  • January 1st 1901
  • January 10th 1901

Questão 2

Questão
What are the requirements for the Constitution to be amended?
Responda
  • 6/6 states must have over 50% of voters in favour of the change.
  • Over 50% of Australian voters must be in favour of the change
  • A national vote named a "Referendum" must take place
  • Over 50% of the both houses in the federal parliament must vote in favour of the change.

Questão 3

Questão
Terra Nullius refers to the Latin phrase "land belonging to no one"
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 4

Questão
When was the upper house (legislative council) abolished?
Responda
  • March 23rd 1922
  • January 26th 1901
  • January 1st 1901
  • June 9th 1922

Questão 5

Questão
What is the role of a judge's associate?
Responda
  • In criminal trials, they must supervise the accused form the holding cells, and to and during court procedures.
  • Ensure the courtroom runs smoothly
  • Administering oaths and attending to the jury
  • Assist the judge in research
  • Responsible for taking a record of everything that is said during court proceedings.

Questão 6

Questão
What is ratio decendi?
Responda
  • "incidental things said" or "by the law"
  • "the reason/s for a court decision"

Questão 7

Questão
What are the characteristics of a civil case?
Responda
  • The defendant is deemed liable or not liable
  • The judge decides the outcome
  • The Crown files the case
  • The defendant is considered guilty or not guilty
  • "beyond a reasonable doubt"
  • The two private parties file the case
  • "balance of probabilties"

Questão 8

Questão
The 3 rules for interpreting legislation are....
Responda
  • Literal, Golden and Mischief rule
  • Judicial, Legislative, Executive rules
  • The ratio decideni and the obiter dicta

Questão 9

Questão
Influences on our Laws include...
Responda
  • Judicial influences
  • Cultural influences
  • Moral influences
  • Tony Abbott 8)
  • Political Influences
  • Terra Nullius
  • Educational Influences
  • Economic Influences
  • Social Influences
  • Transportation circumstances and regulations

Questão 10

Questão
How many senators are there in the senate?
Responda
  • 50
  • 78
  • 60
  • 22
  • 76

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