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Government and Democracy

This class was created by Brainscape user Rayanna Ye. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Rayanna Ye
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Decks in this class (13)

Lesson 1- Laws and their purposes
The rule of law 1,
Rules non legal 2,
The main purpose of laws 3
8  cards
Lesson 2 - Characteristics of an effective law
The 5 characteristics of an effec...,
Reflecting society s values descr...,
Reflecting society s values when ...
16  cards
Lesson 3 - Reasons laws need to change
Law reform 1,
What are 3 reasons that may resul...,
Changing community values descrip...
8  cards
Lesson 4 - Federation, The Constitution and the Separation of Powers
The separation of powers 1,
The constitution 2,
Roles of the constitiution 3
12  cards
Lesson 5 - The division of law-making powers
What are the three divisions of l...,
Exclusive powers 2,
Concurrent powers 3
11  cards
Lesson 6 - The Commonwealth Parliament
Bicameral structure of parliament 1,
House of representatives who they...,
House of representatives length o...
9  cards
Lesson 7 - The Victorian Parliament
Legislative assembly who they rep...,
Legislative assembly length of te...,
Legislative assembly roles 3
10  cards
Lesson 8 - Consolidation
Consolidation lesson 1
1  cards
Lesson 9 - Political parties, elections and referenda
Political party 1,
Independents 2,
Election 3
6  cards
Lesson 10 - Composition of Parliament as factors influencing Parliament's ability to make laws
Opposition 1,
Crossbench 2,
Minor parties 3
12  cards
Lesson 11: Methods of influencing law reform (petitions and demonstrations)
Three methods of individuals infl...,
Petitions definition 2,
Petitions strengths 3
7  cards
Lesson 12 - Methods of influencing law reform (the courts)
How can individuals challenge the...,
The courts strengths 2,
The courts limitations 2
3  cards
Lesson 13 - Supremacy of Parliament and the interactions between Parliament and the courts
Statutory law 1,
Common law 2,
Statutory interpretation definiti...
9  cards

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