Law and Order Exam Revision Flashcards
Define Social Cohesian
Social cohesion is a force that fights exclusion and marginalisation, creates a sense of belonging, and promotes community trust.
Name indicators of social cohesian
Belonging
Worth
Social justice
Participation
Acceptance
Define active citizenship
Active citizenship, is a combination of rights and obligations that link
individuals to the nation.
Name all rights/responsibilties of an active citizen
Follow and obey the law
Vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in referendums
Defend Australia if necessary
Serve on jury duty if summoned
Able to apply for an Australian passport to enter and leave the country freely
Entitled to receive official Australian help if we need it when in another country
Define global citizenship
A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world.
Ways social media has promoted social cohesian
Democratic societies
Freedom of speech
Spread of culture and educating each other
Created opportunities
Includes education, healthcare, housing and employment
Ways social media has negatively impacted social cohesian
Stereotypes and bias
Influencing individuals perception and beliefs
Fast spread of misinformation
Stopping the spread of culture because people are being ridiculed for dressing a certain way
Violence and conflict
What are threats to democracy
Organized crime (crime syndicates)
Motercycle gangs
Media bias
Corruption
What are safegaurds to democracy
The people elect the government
Elections are free and fair
Anti-discrimination laws
What are the principles of Australias justice system
Equality before the law
An independent and unbiased jury
The right to appeal
What undermines Australias justice system
Coercion of suspects and witnesses
Bribery
Trial by media
What are the separations of power
Legislative Arm = make new laws or to change or remove existing ones.
Executive Arm = government administers the legislation passed by parliament. Executive power officially lies with the Governor-General or the Governor, who represents the Crown.
Judicial Arm = They make judgements about the law, and are responsible for settling disputes and enforcing the law.
Define jurisdiction and name the two types
Means power to hear and decide dispute
Original Jurisdiction = Power to hear court case for the first time
Appellate Jurisdiction = Power to hear court case on appeal
Explain the difference between criminal and civil law
Criminal - Law relating to behaviour that harms indviduals or society as a whole
Civil - Refers to general law that applies to all citizens can be enforced by taking civil action to seek remedy.
Define summary and indictable offenses
Summary - Minor offenses heard by magistrates court
Indictable - Serious crimes that requires a trial with a jury and judge
