politics and law Flashcards
(20 cards)
jurisdiction
the power of a court to hear matters. Jurisdiction can be limited by type of case or amount of money involved.
original jurisdiction
power to hear the court in the first instance
appellate jurisdiction
power of an appellate court to review, amend and overrule decisions
international law
The law that governs relations among nations. sets standards of acceptable behaviour.
world trade agreement
forum for trade negotiations and to settle trade disputes
treaty
an agreement between two or more countries to undertake a particular course of action.
public international law
Law that governs relationships between governments
private international law
Law that governs relationships between individuals and companies that cross international borders
why governments sign treaties
end a conflict
trade agreement
agreement on rights
agreement concerning global economy
ANZUS
australia new zealand united states security - 1951
terra nullius
If the land was uninhabited, any country could claim ownership and settle the land
powers of the high court
highest court of appeal
interpreting the constitution
applying international treaties
settling disputes between state and federal governments
specific powers
parliamentary power to make laws in certain areas.
concurrent power
both the states and the federal parliaments can make laws
residual power
law making powers state governments were allowed to keep
interpreting the constitution
Theophanous 1994
newspapers said he was a biased politician
T sued for defamation
High court ruled there was an implied level of freedom of speech in the constitution
international treaty
a body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized as binding
united nations
developed 1945, establishes and enforces international law. central aim of continuing world peace.
international court of justice
the judicial branch of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands
role of the international court of justice
settle legal disputes submitted to it by countries
provide advisory opinions on legal questions
