hass test Flashcards
what is Citizenship
Citizenship is a status that gives people rights and responsibilities in a country.
what is Traditional law
laws that have developed over time within specific communities
what is Whadjuk Noongar
Whadjuk Noongar are a group of the Noongar people that live in the southwest region of Western Australia.
what is Liberal Democracy?
a system of government where people choose their leaders and have rights and freedoms
what is Representative Democracy
people vote for representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
what is the Magna Carta
it is a document that establishes that all people should be below the law including the king
what is Common law
It means that judges make decisions based on previous similar cases.
what is Statute law
laws that are made by parliament
what are judges
Judges are people who oversee legal cases in courts
what is precedent
A precedent is a legal rule or decision made in a past court case that acts as a reference or guideline for similar cases in the future.
what is Parliament
parliament is made up of the senate and house of reps and makes and passes laws.
what is the House of Reps
elected members who make decisions and create laws. They represent the people and their interests.
Senate
the Senate is able to scrutinise and judge the activities, policies and legislation of the government.
Equality
is when all people are treated the same and have the same rights
Justice
is when someone or a group want individuals to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair.
Bounds of the law
-Laws must follow the constitution and cannot violate basic rights.
-Laws are specific to a certain area or country.
-Laws have a purpose and focus on different areas of life.
Laws should be fair and not impose excessive restrictions.
Laws should be clear and easy to understand.
Secularism
Secularism is the idea that religion and government should be separate.
How many seats are in the House of Representatives?
151
How many seats are in the Senate?
76
What types of cases does the High Court deal with?
Interpreting the constitution and appeals
What types of cases does the Supreme Court deal with?
Serious criminal cases (e.g. murder)
What does human rights mean?
Universal freedoms and entitlements that enable a full and flourishing human life.
What is freedom of movement?
the right to move around your country and leave your country
What is freedom of association?
Ensures that every individual is free to organise and to form and participate in groups, either formally or informally
