yep Flashcards

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the concept of the rule of law- the pyramid

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The ‘rule of law’ is the principle that both the government and citizens know the law and are ruled by it.

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explain the characteristics of an effective law?

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  1. Law should be clearly known to the public.
  2. Law must be acceptable to the community.
  3. Law should apply equally to all.
  4. Law should be capable of being enforced.
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explain the key differences between a rule and a law (provide example of the difference) ?

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what is the difference between criminal and civil law?

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The main difference between civil law and criminal law in Australia is that criminal law has a higher onus of proof (ie. beyond reasonable doubt) than civil law (ie. balance of probabilities).

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