Definitions (U1)

Question 1

Define the Rule of Law

Answer 1

The rule of law means that everyone is equal underneath the law.

Question 2

Define democratic

Answer 2

A form of Government in which people freely govern themselves; where the executive and legislative (law making) power is given to people chosen by the population.

Question 3

Define democracy

Answer 3

A form of Government in which people freely govern themselves; where the executive and legislative (law making) power is given to people chosen by the population.

Question 4

Define civil law

Answer 4

A body of rules that delineate private rights and remedies, and govern disputes between individuals in areas such as contracts, property, and family law.

Question 5

Define criminal law

Answer 5

Is the body of law that relates to a crime. It proscribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety and moral welfare of people.

Question 6

Define laws

Answer 6

The system of rules which a particular country or community recognises as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by the imposition of penalties.

Question 7

Define rules

Answer 7

The decisions you parents, guardians and school make about your safety and needs.

Question 8

Define customs

Answer 8

Customs are actions, behaviours and standards that are shared and expected of a particular culture. For this reason, people from different cultures act and behave differently.

Question 9

Define common law

Answer 9

Is defined as a body of legal rules that have been made by judges as they issue rulings on cases,

Question 10

Define equality

Answer 10

Equality is the state of being equal, especially in rights, status and opportunities.

Question 11

Define fairness

Answer 11

Fairness means being impartial and the just treatment or behaviour without favouritism or discrimination.

Question 12

Define judiciary

Answer 12

Is the system of courts that interprets and applies law in legal cases.

Question 13

Define executive

Answer 13

Is the part of the government that executes and enforces the law.

Question 14

Define legislative

Answer 14

This is the system where the laws are made and passed.

Question 15

Define anarchy

Answer 15

Is a state of disorder due to the absence or lack of recognition of authority.

Question 16

Define tyranny

Answer 16

Is the cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Question 17

Define constitutional monarchy

Answer 17

Is a form of government in which a non-elected monarch functions as the head of state within the limits of a constitution.

Question 18

Define representative democracy

Answer 18

A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people.

Question 19

Define the house of representatives

Answer 19

: A body of elected officials who represent individual districts.

Question 20

Define the senate

Answer 20

Has the power to make law with the other houses of parliament.

Question 21

Define constitution

Answer 21

A set of rules by which Australia (country) is run.

Question 22

Define government

Answer 22

The group of people with the authority to govern a country or state.

Question 23

Define referendum

Answer 23

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question.

Question 24

Define redistribution

Answer 24

The distribution of something in a different way.

Question 25

Define statute law

Answer 25

The body of principals and rules of law laid down in statues.

Question 26

Define delegated legislation

Answer 26

Is the process by which the executive authority is given powers by primary legislation.

Question 27

Define international law

Answer 27

A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.

Question 28

Define just

Answer 28

Legally right, conforming to that which is lawful or fair and proper in all circumstances.

Question 29

Define equitable

Answer 29

: Even and impartial; balance between the rule of law and the rights and freedoms of individuals and society. Impartial and fair outcome or result where the statute law is silent.

Question 30

Define statutory interpretation

Answer 30

The process used by judges and magistrates in court to interpret and apply the legislation.

Question 31

Define impartial

Answer 31

Treating all disputants equally.