Hass Flashcards
(32 cards)
Representative democracy
 You vote for politics to represent you
Constitution
Tells you how to run a country
Rule
Something that someone has to follow
Law
I law is a rule that we have to obey
Unicameral
One house of government
Royal assent
The governor governor, general signs it. It is used to pass a bill.
Referendum
A vote to change the constitution
Government
The people that represent us
Local
Rubbish collection
Parks
Local roads
Federal
Defence
Tax
Trade
State
Police
Schools
Hospitals
What is a bicameral system?
A bicameral system means that we have two houses of government, the House of Representatives and the Senate
House of Representatives
- People
Green
Lower house
Vote on bills
Create and amend laws
Senate
Upper house
Made of 76 senators 12 from each state and two from each territory
Represent the views of the voters
Bait matters of national importance
Supreme court
Highest court in W.A.
Here’s about the most serious criminal cases, such as murder
Has the power to review decisions from the lower courts?
District court
Intermediate course in hierarchy
Here’s about cereal, camera criminal matters such as deft, drugs and assault
Magistrate Court
Lowest court in hierarchy
Busiest caught in state
Here’s about minor criminal matters and Milo legal disputes between people
What is the role of the High Court of Australia?
The High Court of Australia is a federal court that only has cases concerning the Australian Constitution
How does the rule of law protect our way of life?
By defining our rights and responsibilities
What does the right to a fair trial mean?
That’s a persons, race, sex, characteristics, or any other factors not related to cry and should not affect the outcome of the trial
What is the burden of proof?
It is on the prosecutor
The prosecutor must prove that the person is accused of crime
Why might someone need legal representation if they are allowed to represent themselves in court
Because the lawyers are professionals, and they have studied the law to represent people, and they have more understanding of the law.
Why is trial by media a threat to justice system?
Trouble because they make assumptions about people that are not true.
What is a jury and how are they selected?
Injury is a great the 12th people chosen at random.