HASS TEST T4 Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does tort law mean?
The french word for wrong and deals with people doing something wrong or not taking reasonable care and includes trespass,negligence,nuisance and defamation.
What is the second reading?
The bill is explained in more detail. MPs argue for or against the bill.
How is an act of parliament created?
First reading Second reading Committee stage Third reading Legislative council Governor
What are the roles and responsibilities of a member of parliament ?
Keeping up with issues both local and national
Knowing about key policy areas
Speaking in parliament either in favour or against
Updating constitutions on policy matters
Serving on committees
What is the first reading?
The title of the bill is read out in the legislative assembly without any discussion. Member of parliament get copies.
What is the legislative council?
Where the bill goes through the same process. Once the bill is passed successfully through both Houses of Parliament it is sent to the governor.
What is civil law?
Involving disputes between individuals rather than the community as a whole.
What is role of precedent in civil law?
An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in similar circumstances.
What is criminal law?
Involves an offence that is seen as a threat to the whole community. The government takes people to court, an example of criminal law would be murder.
What is freedom of assembly?
It is the right to meet with others,either in public or private and to exchange ideas and discuss views.
What is family law?
Concerned with matters such as births marriage and custody disputes eg working out which parent will have of custody of a child.
What is the freedom of association?
It allows you to join any legal group or organisation such as political parties and sporting groups.
What is freedom of speech?
It’s the right of an Person or group such as the media to express opinions publicly without government restraints or censorship.
What is the judicial system?
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law eg night court, Supreme Court and Magistrate’s court.
What is parliament?
A group of people elected to make laws for a state or country. Eg the legislative assembly.
What is contract law?
Concerned with agreement between people eg selling of cars.
What is the committee stage?
Parliament discusses and debates the bill in much more detail changes may be suggested.
What is the freedom of movement?
You may enter or leave the country and move freely between states.
What is the freedom of religion?
Means you can choose the religion of your choice and to choose wether to not follow a religion.
Wh is the third reading?
The bill is read out again and any other changes are considered. MPS vote for or against the bill.
What is aboriginal customary law?
Among aborigines, systems and practices governing behaviour that have devolved over time.
What does the governor do?
One the governor signs the law it become law.
